Capstone: Ethics Training Presentation
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Chapter 13
Ethical Challenges Working with Groups, Couples and Families
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Competency to Practice
Specialized training in groups or families
Knowledge and skill
Supervision
Professional codes of ethics
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Who is the Client?!
Clarify:
Who is the client?
Definition can vary
Ethical and legal considerations
What is the relationship between the practitioner and each of the individuals?
The ethical practitioner will clarify who the client is and the focus of therapy
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Definition of the “Client”
What are some examples of the following?
Couple
Group
Family
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Informed Consent
Client has clear understanding of what is expected in the helping relationship
Relevant facts, such as:
Limits to confidentiality
Types of records kept
Release of information
Risks and benefits
Treatment processes
Clarify roles and relationships
Acknowledgement of informed consent
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Considerations with Couples and Groups
Did all clients come willingly?
Is one of the clients placating another client?
Is there a power differential within the couple/group?
Are all clients willing to maintain confidentiality outside of the helping sessions?
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Confidentiality
Standard practices of confidentiality may need to be looked at differently when working with couples or groups
Balancing individual rights for privacy and safety in the relationship
Sharing secrets
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Boundaries
Identify possibilities of boundary crossing when working with couples and groups
Benefits and costs
Therapeutic value
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Responsibility to the Client
Ethical practitioners
Meet individual needs and the needs of the couple or group
Express their commitment to supporting each member
Ensure treatment interventions are appropriate for each member
Match individual to group needs and goals
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You, as the Helper
What have you learned about yourself as a helper?
What are your thoughts about working with groups and couples?
What are your thoughts about confidentiality and groups and couples?
After reading this chapter, what do you consider might be challenging about working with groups/couples, or professionally fulfilling?
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