This document discusses the advantages of using technology in counseling education programs and in the counseling field. It provides examples of how technology is used in the classroom through distance learning, video recordings of counseling sessions, and online organization and communication. Technology allows counseling students to observe sessions safely and participate in classes from anywhere. In the counseling field, technology enables counselors to record and store client information securely, access resources online, and connect with other professionals. The document concludes that counseling is a changing field and that embracing technology provides major benefits for students, educators, counselors and clients.

1. Counseling in Technology Advantages and Examples

2. Technology is Everywhere Technology is prominent in nearly every counseling education program. Because of this, it is important for counselors-in-training, counseling professors, and current counselors to understand the importance and existence of technology as a tool in counseling. Technology is not only a supplement to education, it is also helpful when practicing as a counselor.

3. Examples in the Classroom Counseling has many uses for technology in the classroom: Distance Education/Web Enhanced Courses – Some classes offer an online option, so students can participate in the course from any computer, anywhere, or at anytime. Video/Audio Recording Aide – Observing counseling sessions is much easier with the help of video and audio recording. Class Organization/Communication – Technology enables classmates and professors to keep in touch and answer questions on the dot.

4. Advantages in the Classroom Online courses and discussion boards are allowing classes to become extremely cohesive and up to date with the changes and scheduling of the classes. Students now have the upper hand regarding studying counseling sessions. They are able to watch counseling sessions and learn important lessons without putting a client in jeopardy. Students and professors are not limited to “scheduled” class times because they can participate from anywhere at anytime with online classes.

5. Examples in the Counseling Field Technology is used with practicing counselors: Counselors are able to record their sessions with clients for easy reviewing access. Private and priveleged client information can now be stored safely and securely in personal computers and flash drives. Counselors now have a plethora of information about various therapy methods and techniques due to web resources, journals, and discussion boards.

6. Advantages in the Counseling Field Counselors have more opportunities to connect and interact with other practicing counseling peers. Counselors are able to increase their competence, which in turn creates a better atmosphere for clients. Patients can find solice in the fact that their private information is stored safely with less eyes able to view the information.

7. Future Implications Counseling is a changing field, and it is necessary to keep up in order to offer the most effective care for patients. Most counseilng programs (if not all) now offer or require technology enhanced courses. In the future, some programs may be completely technology based.

8. Conclusion Overall, counseling is constantly being re-shaped and re-focused. Technology has amazing benefits for professors, students, practicing counselors, and counseling patients. Technology: embrace it or lag behind.

9. A Changing Field…

10. Counselors, counseling professors, and counselors-in-training now have numerous advantageous opportunities that have opened up to them. It is important to soak up as much knowledge as possible and become the most competent counselor possible.