Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition

by Kenneth S. Pope (Norwalk, CT); Melba J. T. Vasquez (Austin, TX )

• ISBN13: 9780470917220
• ISBN10: 0470917229
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-10-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Praise for Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling, Fourth Edition"A stunningly good book. . . . If there is only one book you buy on ethics, this is the one."-David H. Barlow, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Boston University"The Fourth Edition continues to be the gold standard. . . . a must-read in every counseling/therapy training program. It is that good and valuable."-Derald Wing Sue, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University"A must-have for therapists at every step of their career from student to wise elder."-Bonnie Strickland, PhD, former president, American Psychological Association"This Fourth Edition of the best book in its field has much timely new material. . . . A brilliant addition is an exploration of how reasonable people can conscientiously follow the same ethical principles yet reach different conclusions . . . an essential sourcebook."-Patrick O'Neill, PhD, former president, Canadian Psychological Association"Essential for all practicing mental health professionals and students."-Nadine Kaslow, PhD, ABPP, President, American Board of Professional Psychology"I particularly enjoyed the chapter on ethical practice in the electronic world, which was informative even to this highly tech-savvy psychologist. The chapter on responses to the interrogations issue is destined to be a classic. . . . Bravo! Mandatory reading."-Laura Brown, PhD, ABPP, 2010 President, APA Division of Trauma Psychology"There's no better resource to have at your fingertips."-Eric Drogin, JD, PhD, ABPP, former chair, APA Committee on Professional Practice and Standards and APA Committee on Legal Issues"Two of psychology's national treasures, Drs. Ken Pope and Melba Vasquez walk the walk of psychotherapy ethics. Simply the best book in its genre."-John Norcross, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology and Distinguished University Fellow, University of Scranton

Table of Contents

Dedication

Preface

What Do I Do Now?

Ethics in Real Life

Ethics and Critical Thinking

Trust, Power, and Caring

Therapy in the Digital World: Ethical Challenges of the New Technologies

Competence and the Human Therapist

Creating Strategies for Self-Care

Creating a Professional Will

Codes and Complaints in Context: Historical, Empirical, and Actuarial Foundations

Responding to Ethics, Licensing, or Malpractice Complaints

Steps in Ethical Decision Making

Different Conclusions: Example from the Interrogation Controversy

Beginnings and Endings, Absence and Access

Informed Consent and Informed Refusal

Assessment, Testing, and Diagnosis

Sexual Relationships with Clients

Nonsexual Multiple Relationships and Other Boundary Issues

Culture, Context, and Individual Differences

Confidentiality

Recognizing, Assessing, and Responding to Suicidal Risk

Supervision

Appendices

American Psychological Association: Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (Amended, 2010)

Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, Third Edition

Ethics Codes & Practice Guidelines for Assessment, Therapy, Counseling, & Forensic Practice

ReferenceS

About the AUTHORS

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