For more than fifteen years, the Online Therapy Institute documented, taught, researched, and helped shape the evolution of online therapy and telemental health. Although OTI is no longer an operating organization, its body of work continues to serve as a resource for practitioners, educators, researchers, and students around the world. This archive preserves more than… [Read More]
New Book Release Features Online Coaching
The book proposal and call for chapter submissions happened over 2 years ago in 2021. Finally, the book, with 25 author chapters and 27 case studies, has finally been released. Introducing: CASE STUDIES IN SPIRITUAL COACHING: A Survey Across Life, Wellness, and Work Domains Two chapters specifically address online work. In Chapter 4, “Jacob’s Story:… [Read More]
A Tribute to Kate
Nearly 25 years ago, Kate and I met online. Those were the days of listservs and Yahoo Groups and we had both joined the International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO). During conversation we discovered common ground, having both experienced support through the interwebs while we were homebound- she broke her ankle, and I had… [Read More]
Final Coursework: Announcing the Death of Dr. Anthony
It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of Dr Kate Anthony, Online Therapy Institute co-founder and beloved colleague, after a long illness. Dr. Anthony, Kate to us all, undertook some of the first systematic Masters’ level research into the use of the Internet for creating therapeutic relationships, when the World Wide Web… [Read More]
A colleague gone but not forgotten: Roy Huggins
Roy Huggins. Person Centered Tech. Brilliant colleague, now on the other side. We first “met” virtually, oh, what? A dozen years ago? You were so astute at all of the HIPAA things our profession needed to know. I remember one of our first conversations- you said that you didn’t want to “step on my toes”… [Read More]
Where do we go from here?
Firstly, where are we now, as a profession, looking back over eighteen months of a world changed out of recognition by the COVID-19 pandemic? Perhaps we should be taking stock before wondering where we go next. What have we learned from our experiences both professionally and personally and how can be draw together all the… [Read More]
The Gatekeeper Referral System
Enhance your presence as a therapist or coach in your local community by offering pro bono services. One way offer Pro Bono or low-fee services in your community is to utilize a Gatekeeper Referral System. In this case, “gatekeeper” means a 3rd party person or organization who is the original “keeper” of your potential client. This means your… [Read More]
Domestic Violence Interventions during COVID and Beyond
Several years ago Online Therapy Institute wrote an article and created a 10-hour course addressing the impact of technology on domestic violence. In the digital age, victims have been even more challenged. Technology is a stalker’s best friend and we know that often, domestic violence perpetrators stalk and harass their victims. COVID-19 has caused us… [Read More]
