I started to reflect on a previous post regarding confidentiality as I’d recently reactivated my Facebook account to coincide with the start of Uni. Incidentally I’d mentioned the blog to a few others on the MA and they seemed genuinely enthused about it and encouraged me to send them the web link. Complying with their request I decided to write a bit of blurb about the blog and posted it on the MA facebook page. Although having clicked ‘send’ I started to wonder what was to be gained by publicising this blog to others on the course. What was my intention? Initially I thought it might be of interest to those who are in a similar position to myself. Though if I’m honest I guess I was seeking validation from my peers; an indication that what I was doing was ok and not betraying their trust by posting stuff about the course. Subsequently I found the following links (sent by a friend) extremely helpful.
http://www.psychotherapy.net/article/psychotherapists-guide-social-media
http://www.therapytoday.net/article/show/2372/print/
