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The Use of Computers in Marital and Family Therapy

1985; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 1; Issue: 1-2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1300/j287v01n01_04

2375-0820

Philip H. Friedman,

Digital Mental Health Interventions

This paper summarizes the author's experience using a computer in marital and family therapy in six major areas: (1) client intake and records, (2) assessment/evaluation/tracking client changes, (3) client feedback, (4) client information and instruction, (5) financial records, and billing (6) other uses including games, communication, statistics and marketing/media. Also discussed is the author's initial purpose for buying a computer, the joys and frustrations of using a computer, and the client, therapist and computer interaction. Finally, the paper summarizes future trends and emphasizes that "high tech" and "high touch" can go hand in hand to contribute to excellent clinical service in a reciprocal, beneficial and synergistic way.