2 days and 23 presentations into the 2nd Virtual Conference on Counselling we are now over half way!
Has been a tiring 2 days, including the last minute preparations, and I feel so excited to be working with colleagues, meeting new friends and outing the boundaries of what is possible with relationships and technology.
Although this conference is being delivered in an online virtual world, viewable from our website for those who aren't able or don't have the time to log in, the topics covered extend far beyond working online.
We had the most amazing interview from the Online Therapy Institute with the director of the documentary Life 2.0, thinking about the ethical dilemmas and the teaching possibilities when working in Second Life.
And we have had a very thought provoking presentation on why we need to talk to our clients about their view of the therapeutic alliance and it's impact on them, the possibilities of Counselling Training programmes being validated by an international body and an insight into the world of Christian Counselling, tacking some misconceptions and thinking about how in many ways it is not an expert led experience and how it holds to many of the ethics and principles that other colleagues would also identify as central to their work.
It is truly exciting and nourishing to be able to attend a full Counselling conference, and to work at this event, all in the comfort of my own home.
If you fancy joining us for the last 2 days, why not sign up here, free of charge!
http://2vcc.eventbrite.com/
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Friday, 17 September 2010
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Been asked to write a 100 word blurb, any thoughts?
Been asked to write a 100 word blurb, any thoughts?
“OnlinEvents broadcast live to the internet and record to view later on our website, on DVD and as a download. Nothing can ever replace being in the room with other people, but there isn’t always the time or money to attend in person, so we make events available live online. It’s not enough to just view the event from a distance so we utilise chatroom technology allowing communication with the facilitator and other delegates. And if you are not available on the day of the event? We record so that you can view on our website, on a DVD and if you prefer, download to your computer.”
“OnlinEvents broadcast live to the internet and record to view later on our website, on DVD and as a download. Nothing can ever replace being in the room with other people, but there isn’t always the time or money to attend in person, so we make events available live online. It’s not enough to just view the event from a distance so we utilise chatroom technology allowing communication with the facilitator and other delegates. And if you are not available on the day of the event? We record so that you can view on our website, on a DVD and if you prefer, download to your computer.”
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Online Counselling in a Niche Market
We had a great interview tonight with Buck Black!Buck of truckertherapy.com his professional but friendly presence oozed over the online connection and out to an online audience spead around the globe.
Buck talks passionately about his determination to meet the people he works with "where they are". Buck's ability to utilise technology to support the therapeutic relationship is thought provoking and inspiring!
You can catch up with the recording herehttp://onlinevents.co.uk/OnlineCounsellinginaNicheMarket
Saturday, 19 June 2010
Coolest counselling Conference this Year
I am getting excited about the CESL Counselling conference that will be held in Second Life in September!
Last year there was a rich and varied programme of presentations from a discussion of suicide in Second Life, supporting students who are victims of bullying how Carl Rogers fits into virtual worlds psychotherapy and of course the rock stars of online counselling Kate Anthony and DeeAnna Merz Nagel from the onlinetherapyinstitute.com!
Calls are currently going out for presentations, and I feel confident that the range and quality of content will equal any other counselling conference this year.
But this conference can be accessed without charge!
Turn up at the venue in Second Life or watch the live stream at our website and get participate in great discussion, hear thought provoking presentations and connect with colleagues from across the world.
And if you want to use this time as part if your personal development www.onlinetherapyinstitute.com is providing CE's for an incredible range of professions in the US for a minimal charge.
If you want to deliver a presentation or just fancy attending the coolest counselling conference this year check out http://ow.ly/1qzQgS
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Last year there was a rich and varied programme of presentations from a discussion of suicide in Second Life, supporting students who are victims of bullying how Carl Rogers fits into virtual worlds psychotherapy and of course the rock stars of online counselling Kate Anthony and DeeAnna Merz Nagel from the onlinetherapyinstitute.com!
Calls are currently going out for presentations, and I feel confident that the range and quality of content will equal any other counselling conference this year.
But this conference can be accessed without charge!
Turn up at the venue in Second Life or watch the live stream at our website and get participate in great discussion, hear thought provoking presentations and connect with colleagues from across the world.
And if you want to use this time as part if your personal development www.onlinetherapyinstitute.com is providing CE's for an incredible range of professions in the US for a minimal charge.
If you want to deliver a presentation or just fancy attending the coolest counselling conference this year check out http://ow.ly/1qzQgS
-- Post From My iPhone
Friday, 18 June 2010
Online Counselling in a Niche Market
We released tickets for an online interview with Buck Black early this morning and already 13 people have signed up to participate!
We use a chat room facility to compliment our online events as we feel audience participation is key to the experience. It's much more fun if you can turn up and ask your own questions!
Buck Black is going to be an interesting person to listen to, question and stir some good debate. Buck is working with truckers accross America and realized that here is a group of people that by the very nature of their job can struggle to access psychological, emotional and relationship support.
A community that can very much benifit from the advantage of contact with a therapist online.
Whats your reaction to online counselling? Do you wonder about how safe it is to work in this way? Can we as therapists really be helpful to someone when we are seperated by hundreds or maybe even thousands of miles?
All great questions to think about with Buck!
Tickets are free and available from http://truckertherapy.eventbrite.com/
Hope to see you there!
-- Post From My iPhone
We use a chat room facility to compliment our online events as we feel audience participation is key to the experience. It's much more fun if you can turn up and ask your own questions!
Buck Black is going to be an interesting person to listen to, question and stir some good debate. Buck is working with truckers accross America and realized that here is a group of people that by the very nature of their job can struggle to access psychological, emotional and relationship support.
A community that can very much benifit from the advantage of contact with a therapist online.
Whats your reaction to online counselling? Do you wonder about how safe it is to work in this way? Can we as therapists really be helpful to someone when we are seperated by hundreds or maybe even thousands of miles?
All great questions to think about with Buck!
Tickets are free and available from http://truckertherapy.eventbrite.com/
Hope to see you there!
-- Post From My iPhone
Friday, 12 March 2010
OCTIA 2010 Online Counselling Conference - Next Week!
Is hard to believe that this time next week OCTIA 2010 will be well under way and we will be listening to Elaine Bousfield and Sally Evans delivering the presentation "Working with Self Harm and Suicide online".
This is a real hot issue for therapists working online, is it ethical to work online with someone who is harming themselves? What about someone who is thinking seriously about killing themselves? If it is ethical then how can we work with these clients in safe way?
These are tough questions and I am really looking forward to this presentation!
I am hoping that I will get a chance to absorb this fully as my team and I will be streaming the live video feed, via the internet, to delegates all over the world. As well as making sure there is a good video and audio signal we will also be facilitating the chat room so there is opportunity for everyone attending the conference to participate in discussion whether you are in Manchester or tucked up in bed with your laptop!
I am probably going to miss at least some of the presentations so I am glad that we will also be recording the presentations and they will be accessible for 30 days following the conference to everyone who buys a ticket.
All the online counselling authors in the UK will be in Manchester, their will be top experts from around the world in the chat room, if you have any interest at all in online communication this is definitely an event not to be missed!
Maybe I will get a chance to meet you in the chat room, or perhaps even Manchester ...
Why not find out some more by watching video interviews with presenters and organisers here http://www.onlinevents.co.uk/octia2010
Sunday, 28 February 2010
Day 11 365 Project #DigitalChalk
Saturday 27th February and I am snowed in! It's been a long winter but I can just about manage as I have my mac and full access to digitalchalk.com!
Spent the afternoon working on the excellent Distance Credentialed Counselor course from ReadyMinds that will be soon appearing on the DigitalChalk platform.
Tyding up PDF's tweaking the sound on some audio and uploading some streamlined PPT slides, just feels great getting it just right.
Really enjoying being part of such a great project, a big thank you to readyminds.com for having me onboard and to DeeAnna Merz Nagel for bringing us together!
-- Post From My iPhone
Spent the afternoon working on the excellent Distance Credentialed Counselor course from ReadyMinds that will be soon appearing on the DigitalChalk platform.
Tyding up PDF's tweaking the sound on some audio and uploading some streamlined PPT slides, just feels great getting it just right.
Really enjoying being part of such a great project, a big thank you to readyminds.com for having me onboard and to DeeAnna Merz Nagel for bringing us together!
-- Post From My iPhone
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