Christian Counseling Ethics : A Handbook for Therapists, Pastors and Counselors

by Sanders, Randolph K.

• ISBN13: 9780830818921
• ISBN10: 0830818928
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-06-01
• Publisher: Intervarsity Pr

Summary

A client raises spiritual questions. Can a Christian therapist working in a government agency talk with a client about faith?A young couple with two children asks a Christian counselor to help them negotiate an end to their marriage. What responsibility does the counselor have to try to repair the relationship?A youth group member confidentially reveals to the pastor that he is taking drugs. Should the pastor tell the boy's parents?A counselor who teaches a college course has a client show up for class. What should she do?These are just a few of the complex dilemmas that therapists, counselors and pastors face nearly every day. Handling these situations appropriately is critical for both the client's progressandthe professional's personal credibility and protection from liability.State and federal codes, professional association statements and denominational guidelines have been drawn up to address ethical issues like competence, confidentiality, multiple relationships, public statements, third parties and documentation. In this book you'll find them all compiled and interpreted in light of Christian faith and practice.Written by qualified professional counselors and respected academic instructors, this book is an indispensable resource for understanding and applying ethics in Christian counseling today.

Table of Contents

1. Embracing Our Ethical Mandate	11	(14)
Randolph K. Sanders
Ethical Issues in Mental Health
Responses to Codes of Ethics
Christian Mental Health Care Today
Cultural and Religious Trends
The Christian Mental Health Professional
Ethics and Scripture
Ethics and God's Call
2. Psychotheraphy & Christian Ethics	25	(18)
Alan C. Tjeltveit
"Ethics" Versus "Christian Ethics"
Professional Ethics
Ethics in Context and as Content
Ethical Theory
Social Ethics, Public Policy and Consensus
Part 1: The Christian Practitioner	43	(76)
3. Essential Elements for Ethical Counsel	43	(14)
Horace C. Lukens Jr.
Confidentiality
Informed Consent to Treatment
Documentation
Ending Treatment
Dual Relationships
4. Qualifications of the Christian Mental Health Professional	57	(18)
Richard E. Butman
Defining Competence
Ten Guidelines for Improving the Competence of Christian Clinicians
5. Pastors Who Counsel	75	(11)
Bill Blackburn
Pastoral Counseling in Context
The Pastor as Shepherd
Integrity of the Pastor
The Ethics of Referral
Boundary Issues
General Guidelines for Pastoral Counseling
6. Sexual Misconduct & the Abuse of Power	86	(17)
John F. Shackelford
Randolph K. Sanders
Incidence of Sexual Misconduct
Ethical Standards
Patients Are Harmed
Patients Most Likely to Be Abused
Sexual Misconduct and the Abuse of Power
Other Types of Abuse of Power
The Abusing Therapist
Rehabilitation of Abusing Therapists
Prevention
7. Christian Responses to the Unethical Healer	103	(16)
Ioma L. Hawkins
Colleen K. Benson
A Survey of Christian Counselors and Ethical Behavior
Results of the Survey
Conclusions Reached
The Response to the Impaired Healer
When to Take Action
Part 2: Issues in Counseling Ethics	119	(100)
8. Ethics in Marital Therapy & Premarital Counseling	119	(20)
Steven J. Sandage
Everett L. Worthington Jr.
Ethical Principles
Christian Ethics
Professional Ethics
Integrative Ethics
Ethical Theories
Ethical Themes
Issues Arising in Professional Practice
Issues Arising from Theological Views
Issues Arising from Research and Practice
9. The Homosexual Client	139	(22)
Mark A. Yarhouse
Stanton L. Jones
Principle A: Competence
Principle B: Integrity
Principle C: Professional and Scientific Responsibility
Principle D: Respect for People's Rights and Dignity
Principle E: Concern for Others' Welfare
Principle F: Social Responsibility
10. The Child Client	161	(21)
Jeffrey S. Berryhill
Angela M. Sabates
Protection of Children
Child Abuse
Children's Rights
Discipline
Informed Consent
Confidentiality
Participation in Direction of Treatment
Spiritual Issues
11. Clients with Chronic Conditions	182	(19)
James H. Jennison
Professional Codes of Ethics
Chronic Clinical Conditions
Sources of Bias
Ethical Issues and the Chronic Patient
A Christian Perspective on the Chronic Patient
12. Deprogramming	201	(18)
H. Newton Malony
Families Can Overreact
Abusing Authority
Satanic Ritual Abuse and Brainwashing
When Cult Is an Unfair Label
The Hazards of Extreme Beliefs
Available Alternatives
Part 3: Counseling Contexts	219	(58)
13. Business Ethics in Mental Health Service	219	(16)
Randolph K. Sanders
The Business of Mental Health
Truth in Advertising
Payment for Services
Interactions Inside and Outside the Workplace
14. Lay Counselor Training	235	(11)
Siang-Yang Tan
Ethical and Legal Issues
Confidentiality
Competency
Choice
Possible Hazards Faced by the Lay Counselor
Proper Evaluation of Lay Counselors
15. Ethical Issues in Special Settings: An Interview with Stephen H. Allison & Richard L. Price	246	(12)
Randolph K. Sanders
Ethical Issues in Military and University Counseling
Issues Beyond the Ethics Code
Conflict Between Ethics and Organizations
Spiritual Resources in Counseling
Ethical Dilemmas in Secular Settings
Suggestions for the Young Professional
16. Forensic Psychology	258	(19)
James M. Alsdurf
The Nature of Forensic Psychology
Professional Guidelines and Codes of Conduct
Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists
Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychology
Predicting Behavior
Christian Ethics and Forensic Psychology
Christian Ethics as a Guide to Forensic Practice
Using "Christian" Psychology as a Source of Authority
The Difficulties of Integration in a Forensic Setting
Part 4: Current Trends in Ethics Education	277	(124)
17. Training Programs	277	(20)
Mark R. McMinn
Katheryn Rhoads Meek
Graduate Training
What Is the Essential Content of an Ethics Curriculum?
What Are the Effective Methods of Teaching Ethics?
Continuing Education
Consultation and Supervision
Personal Therapy
18. A Model for Ethical Decision-Making	297	(16)
Randolph K. Sanders
Ethical Foundations
A Model for Ethical Decision-Making
Case One: Temptation
Case Two: Confidentiality Versus the Client's Welfare
19. Christian Codes: Are They Better?	313	(13)
James R. Beck
Christian Codes
Secular Codes
Williams's Ethical Descriptors
Malony's Comparison
Distinctives of the Christian Codes
Future Issues
Appendix A: The Ethical Behavior of Christian Therapists	326	(6)
Mark S. Oordt
The Practices of Christian Psychotherapists
Boundary Issues
Sexual Issues
Financial Issues
Confidentiality
Accountability and Protecting the Profession
Miscellaneous Behaviors
Appendix B: Ethical Codes & Guidelines	332	(59)
APA
CAPS
AAPC
AAMFT
ACA
Appendix C: Sample Consent Forms	391	(10)
Contributors	401	(2)
Index	403