Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide

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John Wiley & Sons, Mar 9, 2007 - Psychology - 480 pages
Praise for Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling, Third Edition

"This is absolutely the best text on professional ethics around. . . . This is a refreshingly open and inviting text that has become a classic in the field."
—Derald Wing Sue, professor of psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University

"I love this book! And so will therapists, supervisors, and trainees. In fact, it really should be required reading for every mental health professional and aspiring professional. . . . And it is a fun read to boot!"
—Stephen J. Ceci, H. L. Carr Professor of Psychology, Cornell University

"Pope and Vasquez have done it again. . . . an indispensable resource for seasoned professionals and students alike."
—Beverly Greene, professor of psychology, St. John's University

"[The third edition] focuses on how to think about ethical dilemmas . . . with empathy for the decision-maker whose best option may have to be a compromise between different values. If there is only room on the shelf for one book in the genre, this is it."
—Patrick O'Neill, former president, Canadian Psychological Association

"This third edition of the classic ethics text provides invaluable resources and enables readers to engage in critical thinking in order to make their own decisions.?This superb reference belongs in every psychology training program's curriculum and on every psychologist's?bookshelf."
—Lillian Comas-Diaz, 2006 president, APA Division of Psychologists in Independent Practice

"Ken Pope and Melba Vasquez are right on target once again in the third edition, a book that every practicing mental health professional should read and have in their reference library."
—Jeffrey N. Younggren, risk management consultant, American Psychological Association Insurance Trust

"Without a doubt, this is the definitive book on ethics within psychology that can inform students, educators, clinical researchers, and practitioners."
—Nadine J. Kaslow, professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Emory University School of Medicine

"This stunningly good book . . . should be on every therapist's desk for quick reference."
—David Barlow, professor of psychology and psychiatry, Boston University

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Contents

Chapter One Helping Without Hurting
1
Chapter Two Ethics and Critical Thinking
16
Chapter Three Trust Power and Caring
37
Chapter Four Competence and the Human Therapist
45
Chapter Five Creating Strategies for SelfCare
57
Chapter Six Creating a Professional Will
67
Chapter Seven Codes and Complaints in Context
75
Chapter Eight Responding to Ethics Licensing or Malpractice Complaints
102
Chapter Sixteen Confidentiality
241
Chapter Seventeen Responding to Suicidal Risk
258
Chapter Eighteen The Supervisory Relationship
280
Appendix A American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
295
Appendix B Canadian Psychological Association Code of Ethics for Psychologists
327
Appendix C American Psychological Association Committee on Legal Issues
369
Appendix D American Psychological Association Statement on Services by Telephone Teleconferencing and Internet
387
Appendix E Patients Mental Health Rights
389

Chapter Nine Steps in Ethical Decision Making
110
Chapter Ten Beginnings and Endings Absences and Accessibility
117
Chapter Eleven Informed Consent and Informed Refusal
135
Chapter Twelve Assessment Testing and Diagnosis
154
Chapter Thirteen Sexual Relationships with Clients
173
Chapter Fourteen Nonsexual Multiple Relationships and Other Boundary Issues
201
Chapter Fifteen Culture Context and Individual Differences
225
Appendix F Ethical Guidelines for Professional Care in a Managed Care Environment
395
Appendix G Ethics Codes Professional Standards and Practice Guidelines for Assessment Therapy Counseling and Forensic Practice
401
References
407
About the Authors
437
Name Index
443
Subject Index
451
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About the author (2007)

Kenneth S. Pope received his Ph.D. from Yale and is in independent practice as a licensed psychologist in Connecticut. He has chaired the Ethics Committees of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He is the author of ten books, and has also authored or co-authored over 100 articles and chapters in peer-reviewed scientific and professional journals. He has received the APA Division of Clinical Psychology Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Clinical Psychology and the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Public Service.

Melba J. T. Vasquez received her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Texas, and is a psychologist in private practice in Austin, Texas. She served on the APA Ethics Committee, the APA Ethics Committee Task Force for Revision of 1992 Ethics Code, and APA Board of Social and Ethical Responsibility. She has taught graduate courses in ethics, counseling and psychotherapy, and multicultural issues in psychology. She is past president of the APA Society for the Psychology of Women and has won numerous awards including the 2000 Distinguished Leader for Women in Psychology.

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