What Happens In An Online Support Group?

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Online support groupsView of woman with a young child hugging her from behind, seated at desk at home in living room on laptop using a tablet-min might sound a little “new age” for those who aren’t initiated into the virtual world. Let it be known, however, that even in a digital environment, an online support group can provide the valuable group dynamic, emotional reinforcement, and first-hand health information hard to come by otherwise. Especially as we move forward navigating a new normal, an online approach that creates a safe space to speak out and connect with others on the same journey can be a truly healing process.

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5 tips to keep your eyes healthy

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percy and pollyThe Covid pandemic has meant LOTS of changes. If you are one of the lucky ones, the worst change you have experienced is more time in front of a screen. Working on-line coupled with binge watching with some gaming mixed in can easily translate into more time staring at screens than away from screens.

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How To Organize A Study Session

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Over the shoulder view of young woman using laptop to video conference a peer while studying and going over notesFor any eager learner or student, video conferencing technology offers a straightforward and convenient way to study after hours with peers. It doesn’t matter if you’re enrolled at a brick and mortar institution or learning online. The option to meet with classmates in a virtual setting provides so much more possibility to learn, collaborate, and share notes, regardless of physical location.

Especially amidst a global pandemic where boredom and loneliness are at an all-time high. Even if a study group isn’t something you normally lean on, now is the time to consider how it might actually serve you well!

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How Psychologists Can Use Video Conferencing to Treat Patients

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lady look at laptopMillions of people around the world are seeing the benefits of making the shift to online therapy for mental health treatment.

What works in real life – an open dialogue between a patient seeking professional help and a licensed professional who can offer it – is now available online with video conferencing technology. People are resorting to online counseling and therapy for the effective treatments of depression, addiction, anxiety, relationship problems, mental health disorders and so much more as a way to heal, face their trauma and get answers.

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What Is The Safest Video Conferencing Platform?

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man with a laptopWith an influx of video conferencing solutions available online, it’s a wonder how we ever actually lived without them in the first place. How we stay in touch, drum up new clients, and exponentially grow a network and team is the convenient reality we live every day.

Now more accessible and affordable than ever before, video conferencing software gives way for an incredible amount of business and operations to take place regardless of location, distance or time. Plus, it’s easy. Wires, cords and a complicated set up isn’t part of the package these days!… Read more →

How to Increase Collaboration Between Teams

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meetingPower in numbers is the game. Just like the African proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together,” when we pool our experience and skills in business, collaboration becomes exponentially more powerful.

But what if we want to go fast and far? How do we build a workplace culture that fosters collaborative behavior for effective teamwork that gets things done?

Increasing collaboration between workers and departments starts with team communication that brings people toward the same end goal. When we talk about teamwork it’s more than just dealing with the task at hand, it’s about:… Read more →

Here’s How To Use FreeConference.com In 10 Ways You’ve Never Thought Of Before

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online-group-therapyIn this post, get ready to learn about some unexpected ways in which video conferencing from FreeConference.com can be used to make communication easier. You’ll want to read this if you’ve been curious about how you can enhance one on ones with employees; strengthen your approach when demonstrating how your product works remotely, even how video conferencing can make your fantasy baseball team draft more fun (yes, it’s possible!).

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Do Freelancers Need Video Conferencing To Be Successful?

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freeconference-video-headerThe value of meeting clients face to face whether in person or with video conferencing is imperative to making a good impression and securing work. It’s your opportunity to put your best foot forward, and literally, be the face of your brand. With such a huge rise in the gig economy, however, the landscape is competitive and it begs the question, do freelancers need video conferencing to make their business successful and stand out?

One of the biggest hurdles for freelancers when attracting clients is providing them the peace of mind that they are paying for a hard-working, dedicated professional who they may likely never meet in the flesh. It’s important to bridge that gap if freelancers want to ramp up client in-take and bring in more jobs for themselves. Standing out doesn’t just get you jobs – creation, connection and collaboration by way of video conferencing does.… Read more →

How To Use Video Interviews To Hire Standout Teachers

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lady with laptopThe quality of a student’s education is greatly affected by the quality of the educator. Hiring teachers who have the background and cultural fit that meshes with the values of the school (or educational content) empowers learners. Naturally, this is a win-win situation for all, as teachers then feel empowered to teach when the environment is a nurturing one.

With such an influx of educators from around the world, each one bringing to the table their own expertise and learning style, how can administrators feel confident they can find the right person for the role? It’s a time consuming process to filter through resumes and conduct one-on-one interviews. Meeting in person excludes candidates who work remotely or are currently overseas applying for a role in the future. Plus, phone interviews are only helpful towards the end of the interviewing stage. So how do you effectively cull down candidates at the beginning without potentially discarding what you’re looking for?… Read more →

Boost Your Business by Upgrading Your FreeConference Account

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FreeConference got its namesake by providing a great free plan with awesome quality, attracting a lot of customers to our platform. While the free plan works for many of our customers, our premium plan offers a much more robust set of features that can make FreeConference your ideal communication platform. We like the free plan as much as our customers, but there are times when free is not enough.

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