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What makes online counseling effective?

Q: I am a student in a traditional counseling program, and I have been looking at your online counseling service. Please tell me what you think the number one benefit of online counseling is.

A: I worked as a traditional counselor for many years. When I left "regular" counseling to pursue Ying Yu Jade, I wanted to continue working as a counselor, and online counseling appealed to me. I have been doing this kind of counseling for more than 10 years. I designed the initial contact form to make the person really think about their issues and clarify their problem, including what they think causes it, what they would like to see happen, and what they have done already that is either working or not working for them. I believe that everyone has their own answers for their problems inside of them, and searching and reflecting within themselves will cause them to find their answers. So the number one benefit of online counseling using the Calm Spirit method is taking the time to write out the problem details. When we speak, we often don't think about what we are saying, but when we write, we formulate our thoughts and put them into words.

In fact, people who request the counseling often tell me that they figured out an action plan right after they submitted their request for counseling.

Online counseling is for lifestyle problems, not for acute and emergency problems like suicide, violence, or problems that need to be dealt with one-on-one. But for many problems like relationship issues, self confidence, career concerns, family dilemmas, online counseling can be very helpful and may require only a few sessions. People who may not have time to seek traditional counseling, or are reluctant to talk about their problems, online counseling may be the best solution. And it is cost effective as the price is low and sessions are few.

Good luck to you as you pursue your counseling program. It is a very worthwhile profession.

 

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