{"id":2421,"date":"2020-03-17T01:57:26","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T01:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stillpointcounselingandwellness.com\/?p=2421"},"modified":"2020-03-17T01:57:26","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T01:57:26","slug":"the-new-era-of-virtual-therapy-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stillpointcounselingandwellness.com\/?p=2421","title":{"rendered":"The New Era of Virtual Therapy is Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in therapy but don\u2019t want to or can\u2019t come into the office for a face to face session? Did you know we offer virtual therapy sessions called Telehealth? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Telehealth as \u201chealth care services that use telecommunications and virtual technology to deliver health care outside of traditional health-care facilities\u201d (World Health Organization, 2020). If you\u2019re wondering whether Telehealth is right for you, here are some benefits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s Flexible.\u00a0If you have any issues finding time to actually come into the office, Telehealth\u00a0might be for you! Maybe you only have 45 minutes to an hour to spare and you don\u2019t want to spend any of that time driving to and from the office. Telehealth is extremely flexible and allows you to speak with your therapist anywhere.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s Convenient. If you work from home, are a stay-at-home parent, don\u2019t have reliable transportation or getting to the office is a hassle, Telehealth\u00a0is a really convenient way to work with your therapist without having to leave the comfort of your home or even get out of your pajamas!<\/li>\n<li>It Is Just Like Traditional Therapy, but Different:\u00a0If you haven\u2019t experienced Telehealth\u00a0yet, you can expect to have an experience very similar to traditional therapy, but you end up sitting in the safety of your own home.\u00a0 Typically, you will receive a secure link from your therapist which will allow you to connect to the therapist at the time of service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To help you know what to expect, here are some frequently asked questions to know about Telehealth\u00a0in our office.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: medium;\">What platform do you use?\u00a0 At our office, we use Simple Practice.\u00a0 It is a HIPAA compliant practice management software that provides a secure platform for Telehealth.\u00a0 Once your appointment is scheduled, we will send you a link. You can use this link from your web browser or download a free app for your phone.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: medium;\">What should I do if I didn\u2019t get the reminder with the link?\u00a0Contact your therapist if you did not get the link. The therapist can send a new link to you via email or secure messaging within minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: medium;\">How should I prepare my space for a Telehealth appointment?\u00a0Identify a suitable room that is quiet, private, and free of distractions.\u00a0 To keep background noise to a minimum, make sure to close any doors, shut windows, and turn off the television. Consider hanging a \u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d sign on the door to avoid interruptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: medium;\">Is Telehealth private?\u00a0Just like a face-to-face appointment, your Telehealth visit will be private and confidential.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: medium;\">Will the appointments be recorded?\u00a0None of our appointments will ever be recorded or stored.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Still unsure if Telehealth is right for you? It might be the best option if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lack health insurance or recently lost coverage<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t have a therapy office nearby<\/li>\n<li>You lack the time or resources to get to an in-person appointment<\/li>\n<li>You want the ease and convenience of not having to leave your home<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re feeling ill but still want to have a therapy session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in Telehealth or have any questions regarding how Telehealth works or if it\u2019s right for you, contact us today!<\/p>\n<p>SOURCES:<br \/>\nWorld Health Organization. (2020). Health and Sustainable Development-Telehealth. Retrieved March 2020, from https:\/\/www.who.int\/sustainable-development\/health-sector\/strategies\/telehealth\/en\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in therapy but don\u2019t want to or can\u2019t come into the office for a face to face session? 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