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Cybercounseling: A New Modality for Counselor Training and Practice

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The practice of professional career counseling has evolved to include various computer technologies and services including the Internet. Due to the Internet becoming a pervasive part of society, increasing numbers of mental health practitioners around the world are incorporating the electronic medium into their service delivery. As increasing numbers of counselors use the Internet, professional organizations are developing ethical guidelines for practitioners to follow. This paper discusses ethical considerations related to cybercounseling and provides implications that practitioners should consider when evaluating the medium.

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  1. University College, Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37212

    Matthew P. McCrickard

  2. Department of Psychology, Austin Peay State University, 601 College Street, Clarksville, TN, 37044

    LuAnnette T. Butler

  3. University College, Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37212

    Matthew P. McCrickard

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McCrickard, M.P., Butler, L.T. Cybercounseling: A New Modality for Counselor Training and Practice. Int J Adv Counselling 27, 101–110 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-005-2255-x

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