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7 Tips for Making the Most of Online Therapy During the COVID-19 Outbreak


A form of therapy that aids people to battle their lingering mental health issues and try to find a solution to the mental health challenges they face or the emotional challenges they face is psychotherapy or talking therapy or sometimes known as simple therapy.


There are a number of researches that support the fact that online therapy is very much effective in treating mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Research also indicates that there is little to no difference between a person having in-person therapy compared to online therapy. The deciding factor in the success of this therapy is determined by the mood of the patient that is receiving the therapy and the number of sessions that are conducted.


So the question arises, how can we make the most out of this talking therapy, here are 7 ways we can take the most benefit out of it:


Make some time and dedicate a place for therapy


The most beneficial trait regarding online therapy is that it can be performed and received from anywhere at any mutually agreed time and for this case, it is paramount that you leave all the distractions and never try to do it at work and take some time out for it.


Some awkwardness at the start


A difference between online and in-person therapy is that no matter how technological experts you or the therapist are, there is always going to be a little out-of-sync experience between the two parties, but it will remain for a short time.


Be flexible with all forms of therapy


Some therapy sessions can include messaging and audio while others can include video or a webcam session, so you need to be flexible.


Using different tools


There are a lot of different benefits with online therapy that you cannot get with physical therapy sessions so you can get creative with a lot of different tools at your exposure.


Express your emotions


While taking online therapy sessions, it is extremely important to express whatever emotions that you are feeling with your therapist so that he or she can give you the best advice and therapy sessions.


Be willing to name what you need


During the COVID – 19 outbreak, every single one of us had to face a lot of different challenges in our individual life and had to struggle with one way or another to meet ends.

So, do not be afraid to express your needs with your therapist no matter how insignificant it may seem, remember it is a hard time to be coping up with life and to be an adult.


Never feel ashamed in providing your therapist with your feedback for their betterment


Do not try and undermine your faith in your therapist or leave trying to


as they are also shifting to a new platform instead remind and encourage yourself to be your own best advocate in this process

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