Technology-Based Methods for Training Counseling Skills in Behavioral Health: a Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: In the present review, we consider technology-based methods for training and monitoring counseling skills in behavioral health (i.e., addictions, mental health, and behavioral medicine). We provide an overview of topical foci and design features, as well as review the available research. The Arksey and O'Malley framework for scoping review was used and there were two project phases. First, we reviewed and charted design features and training topics. Second, we reviewed and charted published research evaluating training outcomes. The search process yielded six commercial companies or academic research centers targeting online training of behavioral health counseling skills. These programs could be categorized by an avatar (i.e., computer-generated) or video (i.e., human actor) client interf

SUBMITTER: Magill M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8983031 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature