ABSTRACT
This exciting new edition provides an overview of the main professional, ethical and research issues that are required knowledge for counsellors, therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists engaging in therapeutic or clinical work. These issues form part of the curriculum and practice requirements of all the major counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and psychiatry professional organisations (including BACP, BPS, HCPC, RCP, UKCP, IACP, IPS and IAHIP).
Divided in six clearly defined sections, this book will provide a comprehensive overview of all the major professional practice and ethical issues in one edited volume. The authors are well-known experts in their fields and their work has been brought together with clarity and helpful features, including reflective questions and case vignettes. This new edition has also been updated to include content on social justice, community psychology and professional guidelines, reflecting the latest academic research and clinical developments.
This book is unique in the breadth of issues covered and its focus on therapeutic practice. It will be of interest to practitioners and students of psychotherapy, counselling and psychiatry.
Part 1 Professional Practice and Ethical Considerations
1. Introduction
Rachel Tribe and Jean Morrissey
2. Service User Involvement, Ethics and Power in Therapy Services
Premila Trivedi
3. Psychological Contracts: Hidden Agreements in Life and at Work
Michael Carroll and Rachel Tribe
4. New Challenges for Professional Ethics and Good Practice Guidelines for Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Therapists
Hannah Farndon, Nicola Gale and Sarah Niblock
Part 2 Legal Considerations and Responsibilities
5. Client Confidentiality and Data Protection
Peter Jenkins
6. The Legal Context of Therapy
Peter Jenkins
7. Writing a Report for use in Court and Appearing in Court as a Health Professional and/or Expert Witness
Allan Winthrop
8. Regulation, Learning from Complaints
Brian Lindfield
Part 3 Clinical Considerations and Responsibilities
9. Fitness to Practise
Nicola Barden and Ruth Caleb
10. The Role of Social Media in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Mary Creaner
11. Adverse Effects of Psychological Therapies
Lorna Farquharson
Part 4 Working with Diversity: Professional Practice and Ethical considerations
12. Ethical Considerations When Working with Young People
Colman Noctor
13. Professional and Ethical Issues in Working with Older Adults
Afreen Huq. Maureen McIntosh and Rachel Tribe
14. Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People
Neil Rees
15. Professional and Ethical Practice in a Multicultural and Multiethnic Society
Julio Torales and Israel Gonzalez-Urbieta
Part 5 Research, Supervision and Training
16. Research in Therapeutic Practice Settings: Ethical Considerations
Trishna Patel
17. Evidence-Based Practice: the Ethical Dimension
Kenneth Gannon
18. Teaching Ethics for Professional Practice
Maria Castro Romero
19. Training Supervision: Professional and Ethical Considerations
Jean Morrissey
20. Trainee Perspectives on Professional, Ethical and Research Practice
Rachel Tribe
21. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Professional and Ethical Considerations
Lucia Berdondini and Thomas Elton
22. Clinical Vignettes and Reflective Questions
Jean Morrissey and Rachel Smith
Part 6 Social Inclusion
23. Social Justice Theory and Practice
Haneyeh Belyani and Claire Marshall
24. Ethical and Professional Issues in Community Psychology
Angela Byrne
Resources and links
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