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Counselling related topics
These articles are arranged according to the date they were published, with the most recent at the top. Browse through the summaries and select the title of the article to read more.
To believe, or not to belive
Lee and John discuss the importance of critical thinking and media literacy when viewing information online about other people – with particular focus on helping clients to critically evaluate whether an online friend is real.
By Lee Chisholm and John Fenaughty for the NZAC Newsletter August 2007.
You are the Weakest Link- Goodbye Information
Even if you have software in place to protect your computer and information, you can still put your computer and client information at risk by practices which compromise the security of your system. Find out about the simple steps you can take to protect your equipment and your clients' information.
By Lee Chisholm for the NZAC Newsletter May 2007.
Pro-Ana (Pro-Anorexia), Pro-Mia (Pro-Bulimia) and the Internet
Lee and John look at the risks posed by harmful material in Cyberspace for adolescents, focusing on pro-ana (pro-anorexia) and pro-mia (pro-bulimia) websites and communities.
By Lee Chisholm and John Fenaughty for the NZAC Newsletter February 2007.
The Virtual World is Real - Adolescent Identity Development Online
Lee and John consider the place of adolescent online activity in the developmental tasks of adolescence, demonstrating the importance of new technologies in adolescent identity formation and socialising.
By Lee Chisholm and John Fenaughty for the NZAC Newsletter December 2006
Cyberbullying - An issue for both adult and younger clients
Rachel and John look at cyberbullying (including text and online harassment). Find out how cyberbullying differs from offline bullying and what can be done to stop it.
By Rachel Harrison and John Fenaughty for the NZAC Newsletter September 2006
'My Online Life' - Young People and Social Networking
Lee and John look at the most recent trend for young people online - social networking. Find out about how these websites work, the associated risks and what counsellors and caregivers can do to help.
By Lee Chisholm and John Fenaughty for the NZAC Newsletter June 2006
Cyberspace and young people (please note that this link will take you off the NetSafe site)
Liz, John and Barb Staniforth detail recent developments in technology and their potential impact on children, young people and their families.
By Elizabeth Butterfield, John Fenaughty and Barbara Staniforth pages 4-11 of issue 33 of Social Work Now April 2006
Computer Security and Counsellors
Lee and John explore a few of the implications of poor computer security for counsellors, and make some suggestions for helping keep client information safe.
By Lee Chisolm and John Fenaughty for the NZAC Newsletter March 2006
Teaching older dogs cyber-tricks: Applying your offline skills in an online-world
Nathan discusses how to apply offline knowledge to the online environments. He specifically discusses the similarities and differences between online and offline grooming for sexual abuse.
By Nathan Gaunt for the NZAC Newsletter June 2005
Mobile phones and counsellors
This article looks at how mobile phones affect client's lives, a counselors administration of their practice, and the therapeutic environment.
By Nathan Gaunt for the NZAC Newsletter March 2005
Left right out in Cyberspace: Online ostracism
After briefly discussing ostracism in the offline world, Nathan discusses cyberostracism and the ease with which a person can be excluded from their online community. This article concludes with some considerations for counselors regarding online ostracism and their clients.
By Nathan Gaunt for the NZAC Newsletter December 2004
Counsellors and cyberspace: time to get your feet wet?
This article encourages counsellors to 'jump in' and find out more about cyberspace and the issues facing their cyber-literate clients in order to better meet their clients.
By Nathan Gaunt for the NZAC Newsletter September 2004
School guidance staff and keeping up with cyberspace trends
Looks at how school counsellors can keep up to date on cyber-issues by listing a range of news items that show the profound impact that cybertechnologies have on our lives.
By Claire Balfour for NZAC Newsletter May 2004
Cyberspace and young people: some issues relevant to counselors
This article looks at a range of issues that have already arisen from young people using cybertechnologies, and lists some things counselors can do to ready themselves to deal with the issues.
By Claire Balfour for NZAC Newsletter February 2004
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