Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide

by Kenneth S. Pope, Melba J. T. Vasquez, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas

Take your ethical reasoning and practice to the next level with timely discussions of new and reoccuring issues in psychology and counseling.

In the newly revised Sixth Edition of Ethics in Psychotherapy and A Practical Guide, a distinguished team of psychologists deliver a compilation of practical and creative approaches to the responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities encountered by therapists and counselors in their work. The book covers the many changes and difficulties created by new technologies like electronic health records, videoconferencing, texting, and practicing across state and provincial boundaries.

Using a new, easy-to-navigate structure and including brand new chapters on cultural ethics, social justice and human rights ethics, and the application of strategies for self-care, the authors discuss complex issues in a straightforward and accessible way. Conversations about moral distress and moral courage and actionable steps to strengthen ethics in organizational settings round out the useful material contained within.

Once referred to as the "conscience of psychology," this must-read book also

A thorough introduction to the foundations of psychotherapeutic ethics, including ethics in real life, ethics in theories and codes, cultural context, ethical decision making, and moral courage. An exploration of common sources of ethical problems and pitfalls, pseudoscience, ethical fallacies, ethical judgement errors, language and rationalizations Practical discussions of special topics in ethics, including informed consent and informed refusal, using strategies for self-care, responding to ethics, licensing, and malpractice complaints, and confidentiality. In-depth examination of timely issues, including sexual attraction to patients, digital therapy, and responding to suicidal risk. Perfect for individual practitioners and teachers of graduate courses, seminars, and continuing education classes, Ethics in Psychotherapy and A Practical Guide will also earn a place in the libraries of forensic psychologists and other expert witnesses preparing to testify on the standard of care in malpractice cases.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Nonfiction, School

492 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Morgan Blackledge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Currently studying for licensure exam. I will review this amazing book in greater detail after I pass :-)

In brief:

This book is punk AF without even knowing it.

The case study examples are so intense and thought provoking, that it makes the often dry and lifeless practice of working through challenging ethical dilemmas extremely fun and engaging.

I highly recommend this text.

[Linda S · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know it's odd to review a book I had to read for school, but I think this is the first one where I've read all the assigned chapters. The book is easy to follow, the chapters are well-organized and it doesn't feel like school reading. I wish all school books were this easy to follow.

[Andrew Benesh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've enjoyed using this textbook, as it has lots of practical guidance. I do wish the authors would expand it to cover issues for Family Therapists and Social Workers. Some of the telehealth sections need updating. While most chapters offer good examples for students, some are difficult to follow. Overall this is a very good reference text, and appropriate for intro ethics courses.

[Romana Triliegi · Rating 5 out of 5]

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