Abstract
Children are immersed in technology, from television to the Internet, and increasingly, education curricula have embraced
the powerful potential of integrating technology to facilitate student learning and success. However, to date, researchers
and practitioners have not fully considered the potential for technology to help counselors access and enhance their empirically
supported counseling services in schools. This article aims to fill this gap by initiating a discussion about the key considerations,
merits, and limitations of using email with counseling services in schools. Beginning with a brief literature review, recent
research describing the scope and potential benefits of telemental health is discussed. Specific legal and ethical considerations
are outlined, as well as recommendations for counselors to consider when implementing this tool in counseling. This article
also presents a case study to illustrate the key considerations in using email when counseling a student. Finally, future
directions related to use of technology with counseling at school are explored.
the powerful potential of integrating technology to facilitate student learning and success. However, to date, researchers
and practitioners have not fully considered the potential for technology to help counselors access and enhance their empirically
supported counseling services in schools. This article aims to fill this gap by initiating a discussion about the key considerations,
merits, and limitations of using email with counseling services in schools. Beginning with a brief literature review, recent
research describing the scope and potential benefits of telemental health is discussed. Specific legal and ethical considerations
are outlined, as well as recommendations for counselors to consider when implementing this tool in counseling. This article
also presents a case study to illustrate the key considerations in using email when counseling a student. Finally, future
directions related to use of technology with counseling at school are explored.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Review Paper
- Pages 1-9
- DOI 10.1007/s12310-012-9086-9
- Authors
- Skye W. F. Stifel, Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9490, USA
- Jacqueline A. Brown, Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9490, USA
- Shane R. Jimerson, Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9490, USA
- Erin Dowdy, Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9490, USA
- Journal School Mental Health
- Online ISSN 1866-2633
- Print ISSN 1866-2625