Expert and accessible support with telephone divorce counseling
Dr. Masoume Falahian
TehranPsychologist and consultant
Stand At the crossroads of divorce, it is one of the most stressful and heavy periods of life. In this emotional crisis, in addition to internal disturbances, a person also faces many practical obstacles to receiving help; From lack of time and busy work to living in another city or even being unable to leave home due to unfavorable mental conditions. In this situation, the feeling of loneliness and helplessness can reach its peak.
But modern technology has broken this deadlock. Telephone Divorce Counseling is an innovative, efficient and completely confidential solution that removes geographical and time barriers and brings expert support directly to the safety of your home. This is no longer a distant dream; Professional help to get through this crisis safely is just a phone call away. This article will show you how telephone divorce counseling works, who it is for, and how you can get the most out of it.
Who benefit the most from telephone divorce counseling?
Although telephone divorce counseling can be useful for any person, but for certain groups of people, this method is the best and sometimes the only possible solution:
- People living in remote areas or abroad
- People with a lot of work or irregular schedules
- those looking for maximum privacy
- People with mobility restrictions or health problems
What happens in a telephone divorce counseling session?
You may imagine that remote counseling lacks the depth and impact of face-to-face meetings. But a professional process telephone divorce consultation has a detailed and practical structure.
Before contact: preparation of environment and mind
Before starting the meeting, provide yourself with a completely private and quiet space; Where you can be sure that no one will hear you. The use of hands-free is necessary to increase the sound quality and maintain privacy. A few minutes before the call, calm your mind and think about the goals you have for this meeting. This preparation greatly increases the quality of the telephone divorce consultation session.
During the call: the key role of tone and active listening
In the absence of body language, a skilled telephone counselor will focus entirely on your tone of voice, speed of speech, pauses, and energy. These professionals are specially trained to hear the hidden emotions behind the words. On the other hand, you can also establish deep and effective communication with full concentration and active listening. A successful telephone divorce consultation session is a two-way, fully focused conversation.
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After the call: follow up and implement solutions
The session does not end when the call ends. The counselor will usually assign specific strategies or exercises for you to work on between sessions. These assignments will help you apply what you have learned in real life and accelerate the process of change.
Pros and Challenges: A Realistic Look at Telephone Divorce Counseling
Telephone divorce counseling, like any other method, has its own advantages and challenges, knowing them helps to make a smart choice.
aspect A key advantage Challenge and solution access and convenience The possibility of receiving advice from anywhere in the world, without the need to spend time and money on commuting Challenge: Finding a completely private space at home. Solution: Coordinate with family members or choose when you are alone. Privacy The highest level of confidentiality and anonymity, which is very important to many people in sensitive divorce matters. Challenge: Ensuring platform security. Solution: Using the services of reputable centers that use secure platforms for contact. Communication Therapy Full focus on the content of words and tone of voice that can lead to deep and focused communication. Challenge: Lack of body language cues. Solution: Clearer and more direct expression of feelings verballyPrivacy in telephone counseling
Concern about privacy in telephone divorce counseling is completely natural and appropriate. Confidentiality is the cornerstone of any therapeutic relationship, and you must ensure that your sensitive conversations take place in a completely safe environment. Maintaining this privacy is a mutual responsibility between you and the counseling center.
1. Your responsibility: Creating a secure private bubble
Part of meeting security is in your own hands. To ensure privacy on your part, take these steps:
- Choose the right place: Choose a room or completely private space where you will be alone and no one will hear you. Avoid consulting in public places or in the presence of others.
- Using hands-free: This not only improves the sound quality, but also prevents the consultant's voice from spreading around you.
- Inform the people around you: Inform family members that you have an important and private call at a certain time and they should not disturb you.
- Avoid recording conversations: Recording counseling sessions without written permission and coordination with the counselor is both illegal and unethical and damages the trust in the therapeutic relationship.
2. Obligations of the consultant and accredited center: guarantee of confidentiality from our side
A professional and ethical counseling center has specific protocols to ensure your safety and privacy in telephone divorce counseling:
- Consultant Physical Space: Professionals and dedicated consultants conduct phone sessions just like face-to-face meetings, from a completely private and isolated office. You can be sure that no one else on the other end of the line is listening to your conversation.
- Digital security: accredited centers use secure phone lines or platforms to communicate. Your contact information and records are kept strictly confidential and in compliance with data protection standards.
- Ethical and legal obligation: Above all, the principle of confidentiality is a legal and ethical obligation for every psychologist and counselor. This commitment is not limited to face-to-face sessions and is followed with the same seriousness and responsibility in all telephone divorce counseling sessions. No information from the meetings will be given to any third party without your express and legal permission.
How to maximize the effectiveness of telephone divorce counseling?
To get the best results from your telephone divorce counseling sessions, follow a few tips:
- Create a safe place for yourself: Choose a place where you will be completely alone, comfortable and undisturbed.
- Use hands-free: This will both improve sound quality and ensure your privacy.
- Be fully present: Avoid doing other things like checking your mobile phone or working on the computer during the meeting. Give all your attention to the conversation.
- Express your feelings: Since the counselor cannot see your body language, it is important to express your feelings verbally. For example: "I feel a lump in my throat as I say this."
Finally, remember that geographical distance, busy work or the need for privacy should no longer be an obstacle to receiving professional support during one of the most difficult times of your life. It's your right to get help getting through a crisis. Picking up the phone and taking the first step can be the beginning of finding peace and creating a new and conscious chapter in your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is telephone divorce counseling as effective as face-to-face counseling?
Yes. Extensive research has shown that for many problems, especially in the field of conversation-oriented counseling, the effectiveness of distance therapy is not significantly different from face-to-face meetings. The success of the treatment depends more on the skill of the counselor and your commitment to the treatment process than on attendance or non-attendance.
2. What happens if the telephone connection is cut off during the divorce counseling session?
This is a common concern. Usually the consultant will contact you again immediately. It is better to coordinate with the center about this protocol from the beginning.
3. Is it possible to hold telephone divorce counseling sessions in a combination (telephone and face-to-face)?
Yes, this is a great option. Many centers provide the possibility that you can hold some meetings in person and others over the phone based on your conditions.
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