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7 Reasons
WHY OUR CLIENTS
FEEL EMPOWERED
BY THEIR DEVICES
Suzanne B. Casey, PhD
26 FAMILY THERAPY MAGAZINE
In previous issues, Dr. Casey presented evidence of technology-induced shortening of our attention spans, inadvertently inhibiting the formation of neuropathways that nourish “nobler” brain processes such as empathy
and compassion. In this issue, we will look at research
that identifies the phenomenon of online disinhibition as a subtle but powerful influence and discuss several ways this phenomenon affects online communication patterns.
