Counseling and therapy sessions are important, especially for people who are undergoing treatment already. But the coronavirus scare has disrupted the traditional healthcare system, forcing people to lock themselves up in their homes.
But the healthcare practices cannot simply shut themselves down. Thousands of people rely on them every single day for their sessions.
Therapists have come up with online counseling and therapy sessions for patients seeking guidance and undergoing treatment.
Therapist Ruth Allen has taken a step towards educating people by creating help online files for people to download. That’s a great way to share concerns and educate people.
Are you moving your therapy practice online during coronavirus? I've created a downloadable PDF with a few tips, thoughts, considerations. It's just a starter and I will update it with any additions you suggest 🙏🏻 #TherapistsConnect @drpeterblundell Link: https://t.co/SItuzW9I21
— Ruth Allen, PhD. (MNCS accred.) (@geotherapist) March 16, 2020
baale francis jonah took to Twitter to highlight the importance of conducting Speech-Langauge Therapy for kids online and not miss sessions.
The impending question on every parents lips is, "how is my special child going to study in a corona scoured nation? Well, its time to consider online Speech therapy resources. Talk to your SLT about this possibility. #COVID19UG #speechpathologytalks pic.twitter.com/Nmn7kTdY2Y
— Next Step Speech Therapy (@nextstepspeech) March 20, 2020
Kathleen O’Grady advocated self-isolation and suggested people go for virtual training and online therapy sessions as much as possible.
For those w secure jobs during #COVIDcrisis, think about ways to keep $ flowing in your community while still practicing self-distancing.
— Kathleen O'Grady (@kathleenogrady) March 20, 2020
Buy gift cards online from local businesses, arrange video calls for things that don’t require in-person: tutoring, music lessons, therapy
Shamyra, a sex and relationship therapist in Louisiana, highlighted the importance of continuing their sessions online and that how simple it is to continue making progress.
With the availability of the internet, computer and smartphones, and therapists willing to offer online therapy to patients, there is nothing that should be stopping you from continuing treatment and making progress. Remember, the coronavirus is not here to stay forever, but you have to come out stronger when things get back to normal.