Rules and Tips of Teletherapy
No recording allowed for any reason.
Find a private and quiet room to conduct session.
Do not have multiple browsers open, including Netflix, emails, etc. open because it slows service down.
Eliminate as much distraction as possible.
If using a cell phone, no texting or browsing it can be a distraction and slow the connection
Do not use any other video tools (such as Skype) during the session. All other video tools must be turned off, so the videoconferencing platform can work properly (otherwise you will not see each other).
Make sure that your computer does not run updates or installs software during your online session. It would slow your connection.
Do not use a brand new computer, because the first time you turn it on, it will likely begin updating already installed programs and installing new programs automatically.
Make sure that no one at your house tries to stream videos (such as Netflix) or play online games during a session, because it can slow the connection
Consider wearing plain, solid-color shirts (pastel or jewel tones) and avoid bright colors or stripes. Very bright shirts and shirts with busy patterns (stripes) can create a distracting optical illusion.
Avoid wearing shiny jewelry, as it can be distracting.
Avoid wearing jingly jewelry, as the microphone will pick up the noise, making it difficult to hear one another.
Limit background noise, including fans, barking dogs, phones, etc.r.
If you decide to use headphones during teletherapy, consider headphones with a background-noise canceling feature.
*Tips abstracted from 20 tips for smooth online therapy ( Teletherapy) by Beata Klarowska, M.S. CCC-SLP