Unit 2.3 DB: Virtual Counseling

 Virtual counseling is a growing trend in the field, however, many providers are concerned about the ethical issues it may pose. Search the Internet for articles and examples of how virtual counseling is being used. You may also want to explore the ACA Code of Ethics in its discussion of virtual counseling. After doing your research, answer the following questions:

• Is virtual counseling applied to crisis intervention? If so, how?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of virtual counseling?
• What types of situations or clients do you think would be best suited for virtual counseling?
• When would you NOT recommend using virtual counseling?