Citation

Roy H, Gillett T. Clin. Child Psychol. Psychiatry 2008; 13(1): 95-103.

Affiliation

St George's Scheme, Sussex Centre for Children and Young People, Princess Royal Hospital, West Sussex RH16 4EX, UK. hermione.roy@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18411868

Abstract

This article describes e-mail therapy with a teenager whom professionals found difficult to communicate with and understand. Anne had a 4-year history of low mood and unpredictable self-harming behaviour that in the past had led to admission to a secure unit. Therapy involved weekly e-mails over a 3-month period and ended when she was transferred to adult services. The article focuses on how e-mail enabled engagement to occur. The therapeutic relationship allowed Anne to explore and understand past experiences, and start resolving present problems. Diagnosis also became clearer.

Language: en