Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition

by Kenneth S. Pope; Melba J. T. Vasquez

• ISBN13: 9780787943066
• ISBN10: 0787943061
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-08-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

The comprehensive guide to ethics "An excellent blend of case law, research evidence, down-to-earth principles, and practical examples from two authors with outstanding expertise. Promotes valuable understanding through case illustrations, self-directed exercises, and thoughtful discussion of such issues as cultural diversity."--Dick Suinn, president-elect 1998, American Psychological Association "The scenarios and accompanying questions will prove especially helpful to those who offer courses and workshops concerned with ethics in psychology."--Charles D. Spielberger, former president, American Psychological Association; distinguished research professor of psychology, University of South Florida The authors draw on their professional experience, empirical studies, and case examples to examine the ethical responsibilities that confront psychotherapists and counselors in their day-to-day practice. They offer insights into contending with the sometimes competing demands of clients' needs, formal ethical principles, personal values, and evolving legal standards in a range of areas--including fees, informed consent, sexual concerns, confidentiality, documentation, and supervision.

Author Biography

KENNETH S. POPE received a graduate degrees from Harvard and Yale and is in indepAndent practice as a licensed psychologist. He has chaired the Ethics Committees of the American Psychological Association and the American Board of Professional Psychology. His is a charter fellow of the American Psychological Society. A diplomate in clinical psychology, he has authored or co-authored over 100 articles and chapters in peer-reviewed scientific and professional journals and books and authored 10 books. MELBA J. T. VASQUEZ is a diplomate in counseling psychology and senior psychologist at the University of Texas Counseling and Mental Health Center.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
1 Helping Without Hurting: Enhancing Ethical Awareness	1	(18)
2 Ethical and Legal Codes and Complaints: Historical, Actuarial, and Empirical Foundations	19	(21)
3 Trust, Power, and Caring	40	(9)
4 Common Misperceptions That Interfere with Ethical Practice	49	(10)
5 The Human Therapist	59	(10)
6 Asking Questions: A Case Study in Questioning Claims from the Recovered Memory Controversy	69	(40)
7 Beginnings and Endings, Absences and Accessibility	109	(17)
8 Informed Consent and Informed Refusal	126	(17)
9 Assessment, Testing, and Diagnosis	143	(17)
10 Sexual Relationships with Clients	160	(30)
11 Nonsexual Multiple Relationships	190	(20)
12 Cultural, Contextual, and Individual Differences	210	(13)
13 Maintaining and Waiving Confidentiality	223	(21)
14 Responding to Suicidal Risk	244	(18)
15 The Supervisory Relationship	262	(13)
Appendixes	275	(56)
A Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct	275	(40)
B Patients' Mental Health Rights	315	(5)
C Ethical Guidelines for Professional Care in a Managed Care Environment	320	(5)
D Sample Informed Consent From	325	(6)
References	331	(30)
About the Authors	361	(4)
Name Index	365	(8)
Subject Index	373