Module 1.1-1.5
Origins of telehealth: From access to burnout
What integrity means in online clinical work
Ethical framework: HIPAA, boundaries, and confidentiality
What Integrity Means in Online Clinical Work
Integrity in virtual therapy includes consistency, presence, and maintaining ethical standards across a medium that often lacks traditional clinical structure. This includes being mindful of tone, space, timing, and digital professionalism.
Practical Tip:
Therapists benefit when they consider: Am I showing up with the same grounded presence online as I would in person?
Reflection:
What three words describe the feeling you want your clients to have when they meet with you virtually?
What do you want your virtual presence to feel like?
