About the Program
Learning Objectives
- Participants will understand ethical responsibilities regarding online EAP work.
- Participants will be able to distinguish the difference between in vivo virtual reality and avatar therapy.
- Participants will be able to conceptualize 3-D virtual world environments.
Brief Review of New Ethical Framework
Ethical Framework for the Use of Technology in EAPs
Virtual Reality and Virtual Worlds
- in vivo
- Gaming
- Second Life
Considerations for Therapeutic Interventions
- Review of Current Studies/Uses
- Disinhibition
- Confidentiality
About the Presenter
DeeAnna Merz Nagel, LPC, DCC
DeeAnna Merz Nagel, LPC, DCC is a psychotherapist, consultant and international expert regarding online counseling and the impact of technology on mental health. She specializes in text-based counseling and supervision via chat and email. DeeAnna’s expertise extends to assisting individuals and families in understanding the impact of technology in their lives from normalizing the use of technology and social media to overcoming internet and cybersex addictions. Her presentations and publications include ethical considerations for the mental health practitioner with regard to online counseling, social networking, mixed reality and virtual world environments.
Training Materials
Listen to Recording
Additional Resources
Download Presentation (pdf)
Training Evaluation
Achieve Solutions Resources *Note: To find these resources an a client Achieve Solutions site replace the "xyzeap" with the company handle.
Article: Computer Safety Tips https://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/xyzeap/Content.do?contentId=10463
Article:Your E-mail Message Arrived, But was It Received? https://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/xyzeap/Content.do?contentId=4911
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