Description
Book SynopsisTelebehavioral Health: Foundations in Theory and Practice for Graduate Learners provides readers with a comprehensive overview of telebehavioral health, including definitions and concepts, the benefits and barriers associated with practice, and an interprofessional framework for telebehavioral health competencies. The competencies outlined help readers develop an engaged, ethical, and effective telebehavioral health practice.
The book discusses and provides examples of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes involved in the seven telebehavioral health competency domains. The chapters include differentiated content for novice, proficient, and authority practitioners throughout, allowing readers to adjust their exposure, in terms of depth and breadth, to each topical area. The text provides an overview of the characteristics and practices unique to telebehavioral health treatment, guidance for competent evaluation and care, review of legal and regulatory issues related to the use of technology, valuable insight for telepractice development, and more.
Designed to help practitioners thoughtfully consider the use of technology to support optimal therapeutic experiences for their patients,
Telebehavioral Health is an ideal text for students within the discipline. It can also serve as a beneficial reference for novice and seasoned practitioners.
Trade ReviewTelebehavioral Health
is a thoughtful and helpful book that practitioners need today. Telehealth services have come to the forefront as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. This book is a useful resource for a practitioner trying to provide services in this brave new world." Emil Rodolfa, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology
