Summary Dual Relationship In this example they talk about a type of dual relationship that is bartering between a counselor and a client. Barter is the acceptance of goods, services, or other nonmonetary remuneration from clients/patients in return for psychological services. The example is of a client and a counselor who trade services with one another instead of payment. The understanding is that this is something that is common in that town or community. This is a common practice in many other communities so there aren’t any codes that say it’s illegal or unethical, but they do advice counselors to be careful and to know the pitfalls.
According to the article, psychotherapy and counseling are terms that are often used interchangeable. It states that even being so similar, there are some elusive differences as well. Technically speaking, a counselor is an advisor working along with another person to solve a problem. The differences or similarities are based on the history of each specialty, and the focus and emphasis of the training they receive. It states that both counseling and clinical psychologists are trained to provide counseling and psychotherapy.
Running head: DUAL RELATIONSHIPS Dual Relationships and Boundaries Team Paper Ottia Birl, Jamie Howell, Narisha Jordan, Tomeka Murray, and Ronald Smith Psych/545 March 26, 2011 Doreen Benjamin, Psy.D Dual Relationships and Boundaries Team Paper Abstract In this paper issues involving dual relationships and boundary issues are addressed through the example of a fictional, but generally common scenario. Dual relationships exist when a therapist maintains another, significantly different relationship with a client outside of the professional client and therapist relationship. Part one describes in detail what a dual relationship consists of, and the ramifications of the dual relationship. Next, a scenario presented displays the potential of developing dual relationship and boundary issues. In examining the scenario the ethical issues presented are discussed.
According to Pabian, Y. L., Welfel, E. R., & Beebe, R. (2007) this case law requires the psychologist to make a good faith effort to contact the identified person who the client intends to harm or notify law enforcement. While on the other hand when dealing with the duty to protect the psychologist is obligated by law to take actions to protect a threatened third party, but they also have other options. When observing the duty to warn principle one of the most difficult things thus far in some of these situations is when to draw the line between the Duty to Warn principle and confidentiality. This particular principle gives counselors the right to breach confidentiality if their client has the potential of being harmful to an identifiable individual. The duty to warn principle was established in response to the Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California.
Although not all programs are CACREP accredited, individuals who obtain a degree in clinical mental health counseling, or related degrees, are generally trained to conduct counseling or psychotherapy for those who are struggling with life problems, emotional issues, or mental health disorders. They are usually found working in a wide variety of agencies or in private practice conducting counseling and psychotherapy. The clinical mental health counselors’ professional association is the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), which is a division of ACA, although one can now be a member of AMHCA without joining ACA. Counselors have both an ethical and legal responsibility to be competent (Corey, Corey, & Callanan, 2011). For instance, the ACA (2005) ethical guidelines elaborate on eight areas of competence, including (1) practicing within one’s boundary of competence, (2) practicing only in one’s specialty areas, (3) accepting employment only for positions for which one is qualifi ed, (4) monitoring one’s effectiveness, (5) knowing when to consult with others, (6) keeping current by attending
People come to lawyers because they need help with a legal problem. They expect that the advice they receive will come from someone with the training and expertise to provide that advice. Legal advice ordinarily deals with the consequences of a course of conduct and affects the client's legal position or rights. Running Head: UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW 4 When a client calls wanting to know the options for dealing with an issue, it is difficult to simply gather information and tell the client you will discuss the problem with your supervising attorney. Anything more, however, runs the risk of giving legal advice and constitutes the unauthorized practice of law.
My name is ______ and I am a psychologist with expertise in the Gestalt therapy perspective. The Gestalt therapy perspective is a type of therapy considered to be existential and experiential forms of psychotherapy. This perspective focuses on personal responsibility of decisions made by the individual as well as the individual's experiences in the past and present. This form of therapy holds strong emphasis on the importance of a client- therapist relationship, and the experiences related to environment and society of the individual. The Gestalt therapy examines the adjustments the individual takes charge of, allowing the individual to make choices related to the situation of their life, overall.
Ethical, Moral, and Legal Challenges in Mediation A mediator is lead by a core set values when it comes to decision making concerning right or wrong in a given situation with clients (Leviton and Greenstone, 1997). Even though the mediator is there to help the two parties to come into an agreement, the mediator is not the decision maker. As mentioned by Leviton and Greenstone, (1997) ethics are guidelines or principles of conduct that govern a person, based on the moral and values of culture. According to Kagle and Giebelhausen, (1994) professionals enter into dual relationships when they engage in more than one relationship with a client, becoming social worker and friend, employer, teacher, business associate, or sex partner. The main and most common ethical, moral, and legal challenge faced by professionals is sexual intimacy between the professional and a client.
Be sure to cite your textbook or other sources in the reference section at the bottom of the page. Areas of Specialization: Clinical Psychology | Health Psychology | Social Psychology | Forensic Psychology | Biological Psychology | School Psychology | Developmental Psychology | Industrial-Organizational Psychology | Topic of Study | Area of Specialization | Key Focus of This Area of Specialization | Identify Which Setting(s) a Psychologist in this Specialization may Work | 1. How people solve problems and make decisions in group settings. | Social Psychology | Study how people behave and interact in a social situation, how friendships develops, what causes aggression, and how prejudices are formed. | Hospital, private practice or mental health clinic | 2.
Through research I have found that my ideal job with these qualities is a Psychologist. There are many different fields of Psychology, but the field that appeals to me is a Social Psychologist. These types of Psychologist examine a person or groups of people’s behavior using experimenting and researching.They also study how people deal with each other and how they deal with the world around them. Psychologists study kinds of religious, political, educational, and family groups. In addition, they may teach at Universities or work for private companies or work in the government.