I found that using certain skills such as paraphrasing, reflecting feelings, summarising, challenging and asking open questions to explore options were required to form a therapeutic alliance between my client and me. Despite using these skills effectively, certain situations evoked anxiety during the session. Hovarth and Symonds (1994) believe teamwork between therapists and client is the key element of a therapeutic alliance. It provides a safe environment for clients to explore themselves, a relationship where the client’s key issues are explored,
If she does suggest termination and referral to another professional, what reasons would she give for doing so? What might the therapist say if the wife is upset over the suggestion of a referral and wants to know the reasons? • Should the therapist have initiated couple therapy when he had already taken the role of an individual therapist for the husband? Commentary. It was crucial for this therapist to clearly state her stance on secrets when she began working with the couple, especially how she would deal with secrets pertaining to affairs.
Counselors should respect the need for informed consent regarding the structure and process of counseling. Early in counseling, counselor and client should discuss and agree upon issues that may occur during sessions. Rather it from the nature of and course of therapy; accurately explains the purpose and procedures to be followed; clients issues and goals; describe the benefits or changes in individuals or organizations that might be reasonably explain; confidentiality and its limits; and fees and financial procedures. Another similarity is that both codes of ethics require counselors in the act of a person are incapable of giving informed consent. They must obtain consent from the parents or the legally authorized
What are your personal values on this ethical issue? 3. Why is it important to consult a supervisor or colleague when you have a value conflict with a counselee? 4. How can you prepare yourself to work ethically and effectively with clients who have different values than your own?
Ethics in Groups Abstract The purpose of this research paper is to discuss ethical practices in counseling and discuss why one type of therapy may be preferred over another. There are two main types of therapy that will be discussed which are: individual and group. First, there will be a brief introduction about ethical issues and the ACA Code of Ethics; Second there will be a discussion of ethical issues that are unique to both counseling types; Third, there will be a discussion on why a counselor would choose one type of therapy over another and Fourth, I will discuss any ethical challenges that I may face ,my biblical insights along with my personal leadership qualities and conclude with my approach to counseling. . Intro
Most individuals would have no problem with this and her boss did not either until it came to his knowledge that she married another woman. She lost her job and also lost her case with the court stating, Terry 2 “…Bowers had terminated Shahar on the basis of her conduct, not her status” (Yoshino 460). The debate on gay marriages could be similar to the civil rights movements for that both issues deserve the prospects of equal treatment before the law. When concerning gay rights and other topics such as women rights and religious freedom, you would conceive the law could not say anything because this would mean going against religion, women rights and such would violate the amendments. However today’s laws are being contorted.
As a professional, the ethical dilemmas that are faced is the approach to resolving the ethical dilemmas. In the process, it is required as the professional to evaluate the ethical issues social as well as cultural considerations, confidentiality, and also the service delivery of concern. In doing the evacuation as a professional. I will be able to understand what the ethical challenges are and make a plan of action for the future development.
It is important for the counselor to understand the risks and benefits of the medication and communicate this effectively so the client has a clear understanding of the treatment options. The mental health counselor must be aware that the patients choice is potentially influenced by a variety of personal, economic, familial, and cultural factors and the influence these factors have when guiding a patients decisions regarding medications and treatment options. Prescribing therapists must give responsibility to the patients for the decision of whether to include medication in their course of treatment (APA). This is very important for mental health counselors when prescribing medication by letting the client make the decision. Some client’s have had adverse reactions to medications and may have tried a serious of medications therefore; they are not willing to be on medications and would rather try different treatment options.
The 2005 ACA Code of Ethics addresses the ethical responsibilities of counselors with respect to providing counseling in a culturally sensitive manner, and to advocating for the removal of barriers that hamper the growth and development of clients. As you read, ACA also endorses professional standards related to cultural competence and social justice advocacy. Based on your visit to the website of the professional association for your specialization area, what did you find with respect to ethical codes and standards of practice (For example, does the NCDA have its own Code of Ethics? Does the AAMFT have professional standards related to Advocacy?) What other resources or information did you notice on the site?
First, it involves multiple family members, second, it deals with extremely sensitive information, and third it is conducted in conjunction with therapy. The ethical approach of marriage, couple, and family therapy often goes back to nonmaleficence or to do no harm to the client This goes the same for research in this field. It is very important that the clients who are participating in the therapy are not harmed or at risk by the therapist. One way you can avoid this situation is to obtain the proper consent from the clients. Although it very possible to argue that clients could be deceived in their informed consent, family therapist must consider their vulnerability and the fact that people come to them for