Have you ever tried getting therapy over the phone?

Lauren Marsh — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 13:06:19 -0500

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Response by PO2 Robert M. made Jan 3 at 2017 1:12 PM

PO2 Robert M. — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 13:12:15 -0500

Joining!.......more support, the better!!!!

Response by PO2 Robert M. made Jan 3 at 2017 1:24 PM

PO2 Robert M. — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 13:24:16 -0500

Yes, sometimes my therapist cannot make an appointment to my home, so we do a Phone conversation. IMHO, not as effective, but maybe the VA could use that application where you talk into your computer so they can see your facial expressions, etc!!!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2017 3:34 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 15:34:40 -0500

In a way, yes. Was having some issues and wanted to bounce it off a really great friend that doesn't sugarcoat anything. Told me to pull my head out of my ass and start moving forward. Oddly enough, that worked for me.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jan 3 at 2017 4:11 PM

LTC John Shaw — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:11:34 -0500

I find video or telepresence type of counseling to be effective but strictly phone is not as effective.
I need consistency in the counselor or any meeting is not effective.