ABSTRACT

Integrating Technology into Modern Therapies provides clinicians with an innovative, research-based foundation for incorporating technology into clinical practice. It offers an overview of current technological developments in therapy, such as the use of therapeutic texting, virtual reality programs, tablet apps, and online games. Chapters examine therapeutic applications of technology for those who have experienced trauma and a variety of conditions including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and speech concerns. The book also offers suggestions for how technology can be used in hospitals, as well as with migrant, refugee, and homeless populations. Combining theory and research with a wealth of case studies and practical resources, this book will be relevant to all mental health, speech and language, and child life specialists.

part 1|47 pages

Overview of the Use of Technology in Psychotherapy

chapter 1|7 pages

The Screen Door

Thinking about Technology in Psychotherapy

chapter 3|13 pages

Replacing Hesitancy and Doubt with Competence and Skill

The Technologically-Minded Therapist

chapter 4|11 pages

Therapy in the Digital Age

part 2|58 pages

Therapeutic Uses of Technology

chapter 5|13 pages

The Accessibility of Quality Supervision

Competency-Based Mentoring Using Technology

chapter 6|16 pages

RxTxT

Therapeutic Texting

chapter 7|14 pages

VR Has It

A Framework for Virtual Reality Integration into Therapy

chapter 8|13 pages

I Am My Avatar and My Avatar Is Me

Utilizing Video Games as Therapeutic Tools

part 3|72 pages

Technological Applications with Specific Populations

chapter 11|12 pages

“See, I Can Focus”

How Video Games Can Be Used to Enhance Working Memory and Self-Control for Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

chapter 12|17 pages

Connecting with Gifted People

Utilizing Technology in Mental Health to Speak an Intellectually Gifted Person's Language

part 4|44 pages

Technological Interventions in Diverse Settings

chapter 16|13 pages

Videoconferencing in Psychotherapy

Removing Barriers to Mental Health Care for Vulnerable and Underserved Populations