Virtual RAT

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Virtual RAT Therapy vs. In-Person RAT Therapy

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Not everyone can attend therapy in person due to time or distance constraints or even due to psychological issues such as agoraphobia or extreme social anxiety. Fortunately, virtual treatment can be done with RAT as easily as it can be done in person.

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Effectiveness of Virtual RAT

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In person treatment is always preferable to virtual treatment because of the principles of communication. Up to 70% of communication is done through body language and virtual appointments reduce a counselor's ability to pick up on cues that may be demonstrated through body language done off camera. That being said, if virtual visits are preferred by you for any reason, treatment is still equally effective.

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The only difference between doing RAT virtually or in person is that you will be using your computer screen or phone as the medium for treatment as opposed to the tablet provided when attending in person. This has no impact on effectiveness and many clients have successfully completed treatment without ever having stepped into the office.

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