Working online due to the COVID-19 pandemic: a research and literature review.

The Journal of analytical psychology [J Anal Psychol] 2021 Jun; Vol. 66 (3), pp. 484-505.

Given the contemporary situation of many analysts in the world now being forced to work online due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to review the working online issue. Substantial debate over previous years has questioned whether a genuine analytic process can unfold through online work. This debate is reviewed with the conclusion that such a process is not necessarily precluded. Research outcomes are then reviewed to highlight those things that can facilitate positive outcomes when working online. These cover the 'online disinhibition effect', the therapeutic alliance, particular ways of using the screen, focussing on trauma, the importance of self-awareness, knowing the predictors of mental health, certain potential positives of isolation/quarantine and psychotherapy interventions that may be currently needed. Final recommendations and suggestions are then presented as in the diagnosis issue, professional development and guidelines to do with practical and ethical considerations.
(© 2021, The Society of Analytical Psychology.)

English

Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 0376573 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1468-5922 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00218774 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Anal Psychol Subsets: MEDLINE

COVID-19* , Physical Distancing* , Psychoanalytic Therapy*/ethics , Psychoanalytic Therapy*/standards , Telecommunications*/ethics , Telecommunications*/standards , Telemedicine*/ethics , Telemedicine*/standards , Therapeutic Alliance*, Humans

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