Telehealth Pros & Cons

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Telehealth for Counseling

 

To better meet the varying needs of our community, telehealth is offered by most providers as an alternative to in-person meetings.

There are some things that you should be aware of before chosing this option.


PROS


  1. Limits transmission of illness
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  3. Convenience
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  5. No travel time
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  7. Continued care and growth
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CONS


  1. Limits some aspects of care
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  3. Increased distractions
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  5. Technological challenges
    • blurred picture
    • delayed audio
    • platform crashing
    • connection issues
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Tips for

Successful Telehealth

The quick basics:

  • Find a quiet place with limited interruptions
  • Test your video and audio- make sure we can see your face!
  • Use headphones with a build in microphone
  • Close all other tabs and apps
  • Keep your device still
  • Position the camera so your image fills the screen
  • Keep your chargers close
  • Use ethernet cable instead of wifi
  • If using wifi, sit close to your router for good signal

 

 

Be prepared for hiccups: We are all doing the best we can to stay healthy and safe, this too shall pass, but know we are always here to help you in whatever capacity we can!

 

 

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