tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519962682538651579.post1272522661598780934..comments2022-04-02T08:16:37.880-07:00Comments on Melanie Sage, Social Work Geek: In the news: Skype Counseling with homebound elderlyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519962682538651579.post-1960532128903305272012-01-17T10:21:58.335-08:002012-01-17T10:21:58.335-08:00Agreed! It is unethical to not refer someone out ...Agreed! It is unethical to not refer someone out who needs continuation of care. I don't know the particular treatment termination of this study, but typically counseling includes a termination protocol that includes providing additional referrals if needed. I am sorry you feel like it didn't happen with your mom. Have you been able to identify resources in the community where she can get more help?Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10476349720367246561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519962682538651579.post-58853823551971219712011-03-29T10:03:43.371-07:002011-03-29T10:03:43.371-07:00My mother was a part of the UT Austin study. I thi...My mother was a part of the UT Austin study. I think it definitely benefited her in some ways, but the study only lasted six sessions, which I don't believe is long enough to get an accurate gauge of whether or not it has helped someone. It was great while it lasted, but then they didn't refer her to another counselor after the study was over. I felt it was a bit unethical to just leave someone without any other resources. I'm not sure if they do follow ups.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01387931013232706547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519962682538651579.post-12073932037552607022011-01-29T20:48:52.476-08:002011-01-29T20:48:52.476-08:00I like the concept and have come to realize that s...I like the concept and have come to realize that some of my more meaningful and constructive relationships with people whom I no longer have much direct contact with can and does happen via internet. It is a viable form of developing and maintaining supportive community, especially for those who are in isolation for whatever reason. However, as you indicated, having direct access for something acute would be critical. Thanks for sharing.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12724507221095595942noreply@blogger.com