As a practitioner in the field of online therapy, you are constantly seeking ways to improve your services and make a meaningful impact on the lives of your students. The research article "In search of relevance: European political scientists and the public sphere in critical times" by José Real-Dato and Luca Verzichelli offers valuable insights that can be applied to your practice to enhance its relevance and effectiveness. This blog will guide you through the key outcomes of the research and how you can implement them to improve your skills and services.
Understanding the Research
The research emphasizes three basic dimensions of social relevance—partisanship, visibility, and impact. These dimensions are used to interpret the engagement of political scientists in the public sphere during turbulent times. While the context is political science, the principles can be adapted to the field of online therapy, especially in a school setting.
Partisanship
In the context of political science, partisanship refers to the role political scientists play in supporting specific political or policy positions. For online therapists, this can be translated into advocacy for particular therapeutic approaches or interventions. Being a partisan in your field means standing by evidence-based practices and advocating for their implementation in your school or district.
Visibility
Visibility in the research context refers to how familiar the public is with political scientists' work. For online therapists, increasing your visibility means ensuring that your colleagues, students, and their families are aware of the services you provide and the benefits they offer. This can be achieved through regular communication, workshops, and collaboration with other educators.
Impact
Impact is defined as the ability to influence policy-makers' decisions. In your practice, this translates to making a measurable difference in the lives of your students. This can be achieved by tracking progress, collecting data, and presenting your findings to school administrators to advocate for the continuation or expansion of online therapy services.
Implementing the Research Outcomes
Here are some practical steps you can take to implement the research outcomes in your online therapy practice:
- Advocate for Evidence-Based Practices: Use your expertise to promote interventions that have been proven effective. Share research and data with your colleagues and administrators to support your recommendations.
- Increase Your Visibility: Create a newsletter or blog to share success stories and updates about your services. Host informational sessions for parents and teachers to explain the benefits of online therapy.
- Measure Your Impact: Collect data on student progress and use it to demonstrate the effectiveness of your interventions. Present this data to school administrators to advocate for more resources or support.
Encouraging Further Research
While implementing these strategies can significantly improve your practice, it's also important to stay informed about the latest research in your field. Consider conducting your own research or collaborating with other professionals to explore new methods and interventions. This will not only enhance your practice but also contribute to the broader field of online therapy.
To read the original research paper, please follow this link: In search of relevance: European political scientists and the public sphere in critical times.
