1/ Practical guidance for getting the most from a teletherapy session*:
(*adapted from a chapter by @DrIsaacsRussell & @ToddEssig, "Bodies and Screen Relations")
1️⃣ Privacy is crucial. Make certain you're in a private space where you will no be heard or interrupted. Any doubt
(*adapted from a chapter by @DrIsaacsRussell & @ToddEssig, "Bodies and Screen Relations")
1️⃣ Privacy is crucial. Make certain you're in a private space where you will no be heard or interrupted. Any doubt
2/ about this will guarantee a superficial session.
2️⃣Sit in a comfortable chair. Do not lay down or recline on furniture. Arrange yourself as you would if you were meeting in person in the office.
3️⃣Dress as you would if you were meeting in person. Your therapist may not be able
2️⃣Sit in a comfortable chair. Do not lay down or recline on furniture. Arrange yourself as you would if you were meeting in person in the office.
3️⃣Dress as you would if you were meeting in person. Your therapist may not be able
3/ to see everything you are wearing, but the reality is that YOU know what you are wearing.
4️⃣Keep a box of tissues nearby. Pour a glass of water or other beverage if you want, but do not eat or snack during your session.
5️⃣Turn of all devices other than the one you are using
4️⃣Keep a box of tissues nearby. Pour a glass of water or other beverage if you want, but do not eat or snack during your session.
5️⃣Turn of all devices other than the one you are using
/4 for the video call. Turn off notifications.
6️⃣ Don't jump immediately from another activity into your session. Leave yourself a 10-15 min "buffer" before your session to clear your head & mentally prepare, & 10-15 min after to process & absorb. If possible, take a walk outside
6️⃣ Don't jump immediately from another activity into your session. Leave yourself a 10-15 min "buffer" before your session to clear your head & mentally prepare, & 10-15 min after to process & absorb. If possible, take a walk outside
/5 by yourself before & after your sessions. If that's not possible, some gentle stretching indoors is useful. This before & after "buffer" time is, in fact, an important part of your session.
7️⃣Location matters. When possible, try to meet from the same location each time.
7️⃣Location matters. When possible, try to meet from the same location each time.
/6 No rocket science here, just some straightforward tips to make the most of your video therapy sessions and stack the therapy deck in your favor.
Thanks to @DrIsaacsRussell @ @ToddEssig developing these guidelines.
Thanks to @DrIsaacsRussell @ @ToddEssig developing these guidelines.
