Kybernetes Reiki is a Reiki philosophy and method developed by Online Therapy Insittute that recognizes the impact cyberspace and cyberculture has on the healing community. “Cyber” is a prefix used to describe a person, thing, or idea as part of the computer and information age. The term “cybernetics” from Ancient Greek origin κυβερνήτης (kybernetes, “steersman,… [Read More]
Overcoming Concerns and Fears about Technology
There has been increasing talk about the viability of virtual therapy within the clinical setting. I have been using secure HIPAA and HITECH compliant video teleconferencing, telephone and encrypted emailing for about 4 years. I am a seasoned Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and Psychotherapist who has been working in the field for over 25 years…. [Read More]
The Client As Teacher: Experiences of a Writing Coach
Coaching, like life, is both an inside and outside job. We coaches support development of the inner life because that leads to greater joy, sanity and functioning in the client’s world. We support external actions, because all of life is a balance of the inner and outer worlds. We humans, not just coaches, act our… [Read More]
Dilemmas in Online Workplace Supervision
During the last few months I have been mulling over issues around online supervision of and in organisations. What are the differences from supervising a f2f practitioner? It is a multi-faceted role in many ways. Supervisors can add value to an organisation as they are often in a unique position ‘on its edge’, and yet… [Read More]
TILT Magazine Issue 16
HOT TOPICS: The Client As Teacher Overcoming Concerns And Fears About Technology Technology & Intrusive Thoughts News from the CyberStreet Research Review Negativity In My Newsfeed Reel Culture Student Spotlight CyberSupervision New Innovations: Check Out Our Innovative Catalog Of Services Marketing Toolbox: How To Create & Publish Your First Ebook For Kindle For the Love… [Read More]
The Workplace and Social Networking- Got Boundaries?
Kate continues with her regular column for the quarterly Journal of the BACP Workplace Division (http://www.bacpworkplace.org.uk/journal.php) This issue focuses on Social Networking Negotiating the boundaries between our professional and personal lives is increasingly a part of our work as therapists. If you use social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn you are probably… [Read More]
New Year New Focus at Online Therapy Institute
No worries. We are still offering courses on online therapy and and coaching and clinical supervision. In fact, our newest book is due out in 2014 and focuses on the topic of online clinical supervision. Our Certified Cyber Facilitator credential is growing in popularity! We continue to offer a coaching credential that qualifies you toward… [Read More]
Stopping Trolls Before They Start
DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS! It’s hard to miss the warnings not to respond to those who post inflammatory comments in an attempt to wreak havoc in online forums, YouTube comments and, unbelievably, memorial sites. In the most extreme cases, some trolls have been identified and faced criminal charges for their reprehensible and threatening remarks…. [Read More]
