eAdvice

eAdvice is an abbreviation for “electronic advice” and refers to a variety of services, including advice, counselling, guidance, coaching and mentoring.  The advice and information exchange is ideal when the client and advisor are in separate locations and utilize electronic equipment to communicate about challenges, problems and possible solutions.

 Other terminology is

Electronic Advice; Electronic Counseling; eCounseling; eTherapy; eMinistry.

 eAdvice is available to people who might not otherwise seek professional advice, because of concerns about safety, mobility, privacy

lack of local services and a number of other issues.

 This form of advice may provide faster change, because clients tend to get to the point more quickly and spend less time on in-session socializing.

 Time effective: no travel time involved; no need to arrange for a babysitter; no need to take time off work to go to an appointment.

You can request and receive advice and guidance at the time most convenient and comfortable in your life.

 The delayed communication approach encourages the client and

facilitator to reflect on the issues presented in the correspondence.

 You can take as much time as you need to organize and write your thoughts and questions. The act of writing down your thoughts and feelings can also be cathartic.

The private email format lends a new dimension to maintain confidentiality.

For existing clients it is an effective method for follow-up and maintenance sessions of existing clients, because the facilitator is familiar with the client and the relevant issues

When is eAdvice useful?

· When you are an individual who is comfortable using writing to express yourself.

· When you are comfortable with using online communication.

· When your time, your location or other restrictions in your life do not allow for traditional in-person-counselling.

Disadvantages of eAdvice

· This is not a one-stop cure-all or solution to everybody’s problems.

· The main disadvantage is the lack of nonverbal communication.

· Due to internet technology,  international time differences and your facilitator’s schedule, it is not an emergency service.

When is eAdvice inappropriate for you?

· This service is not intended for individuals who are contemplating suicide or homicide or are suffering from a severe mental/emotional disorder.

· If you have any psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations, delusions or thought disorganisation.

· If you have a history of mental illness.

· If your concern would be best handled with intense and long-terms institutionalization or hospitalization.

· If you are addicted to any substance, such as alcohol and drugs.

eAdvice is an affordable service to help you put trauma behind you and to enhance emotional, spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing for a positive lifestyle.

Clients agree to make a good-faith effort at personal growth and engage in this counselling process as an important priority at this time in you life.

This service is available in English  and Afrikaans