Computers in Counselor Education: Four Years After a Special Issue

Lambert, Matthew E.

doi:10.1002/j.1556-6978.1988.tb01774.x

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“…Building relationships is one of the most salient aspects of the therapeutic process. Some professionals in counseling are concerned with the fact that the use of computers, such as computer simulation, may deny the counselor-in-training the opportunity to develop relationship-building skills if this is the only method of teaching being received by the student (Lambert, 1988). Although computer simulation has been proven to be an effective method in training individuals, educators and professionals fear students may not develop the necessary skills for building effective relationships with clients.…”

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The Use of Multimedia Instruction in Counselor Education: A Creative Teaching Strategy

Hayes

2008

Journal of Creativity in Mental Health

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The Use of Multimedia Instruction in Counselor Education: A Creative Teaching Strategy

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2008

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“…The use of Internet technology in counseling is a promising path for future development. Computer technologies can significantly enhance conventional face-toface student counseling (Granello, 2000;Lambert, 1988). Lee (1998) emphasized that cyber-counseling provides a new dimension to counseling service.…”

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Virtual Counseling

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2019

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Over the course of the last few decades, computer technology has become an essential part of human activity. Coleman (1984) expressed the belief that modern technology has made possible practically anything humans only dreamed of before. Today, besides unusual applications of the digital revolution such as far away space exploration and distance child care centers, computer technology allows many practical uses such as permitting students to take distance education program courses via the Internet. Ideas about programmed instruction and services were first introduced in the 1950s by Skinner and Crowder and gradually developed into modern distance education and a network of services (Granello, 2000;Niemiec & Walberg, 1989).When mainframe computers were replaced by mini and personal computers and the cost of programming instructions was decreased dramatically, the idea of the applying computers to counseling services became a reality that exploded in the late 1960s (Granello, 2000). Notably, the first program for a computer-counseling relationship was developed in 1966 and is still available on the Web. The name of this first virtual counselor was "ELIZA -a friend you could never have before" ("Eliza," n.d.). This primitive program provides an example of the emulation of the reflective comments of Rogerian client-centered therapy.During the 1980s counselors began to interface with computers and explore possibilities for cognitive therapy. As a result, two experimental programs were created to demonstrate virtual counseling. The first program, named PlatoDCS, was designed for solving decision-making dilemmas (Wagman & Keber, 1984;Patterson, 1995). The second, named MORTON, used cognitive therapy principles to identify thoughts that may be the symptomatic of depression and was created to deal with clients suffering from a mild to moderate condition of mental illness (Selmi, Klein, Griest, & Harris, 1982).A high level of enthusiasm about the potential of Internet technology has marked the last few years. Lee (1998) stated that counseling via the Internet has become a reality. "While only in its infancy, it is certain that 'cybercounseling' will grow as computer technology and Internet capabilities become more sophisticated" (p. #1).Being an integral part of a student's educational process, counseling services, like other educational services (e.g., distance education), also have been greatly influenced by computer technologies during the last few decades (Granello, 2000). Although counseling services are designed partly as a mental health service for students on

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“…One alternate training and evaluation method that is receiving increased attention in clinical judgment situations (Lambert. 1988) is the use of standardized simulations.…”

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“…Regarding counselor training. Lambert (1988) in his special issue on computer use in counselor education in Counselor Education and Supervision indicated the need for continued efforts in the develop-ment of computer technology for training applications. focusing especially on the design of more programs and evaluation of such programs in terms of their reliability.…”

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