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New and experienced psychotherapists alike can find themselves overwhelmed by an ethical quandary where there doesn't seem to be an easy solution. This book presents positive ethics as a means to overcome such ethical challenges. The positive approach focuses on not just avoiding negative consequences, but reaching the best possible outcomes for both the psychotherapist and the client.

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“This volume is a worthwhile addition to the bookshelves of psychologists wanting to expand their understanding of ethical dilemmas in psychotherapy.”
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Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction: Problem, Pitfalls, and Potentials

I. Three Models for Addressing Complex Ethical Situations

  1. What Makes Ethical Choices so Hard?
  2. The Ethical Decision-Making Model
  3. The Quality Enhancement Model
  4. The Ethics Acculturation Model

II. Applications of the Three Models

  1. Professional Competence
  2. Boundary Issues
  3. Informed Consent
  4. General Beneficence With Dangerous Patients
  5. Social Justice

Afterword

References

Index

About the Authors

Ethical Dilemmas in Psychotherapy Positive

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      Publisher: MX - APA Publishing
      Publication Date: 6/15/2015 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781433820120, 978-1433820120
      ISBN10: 1433820129
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      Medical ethics and professional conduct Psychotherapy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      New and experienced psychotherapists alike can find themselves overwhelmed by an ethical quandary where there doesn't seem to be an easy solution. This book presents positive ethics as a means to overcome such ethical challenges. The positive approach focuses on not just avoiding negative consequences, but reaching the best possible outcomes for both the psychotherapist and the client.

      Trade Review
      “This volume is a worthwhile addition to the bookshelves of psychologists wanting to expand their understanding of ethical dilemmas in psychotherapy.”
      —PsycCRITIQUES®

      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Introduction: Problem, Pitfalls, and Potentials

      I. Three Models for Addressing Complex Ethical Situations

      1. What Makes Ethical Choices so Hard?
      2. The Ethical Decision-Making Model
      3. The Quality Enhancement Model
      4. The Ethics Acculturation Model

      II. Applications of the Three Models

      1. Professional Competence
      2. Boundary Issues
      3. Informed Consent
      4. General Beneficence With Dangerous Patients
      5. Social Justice

      Afterword

      References

      Index

      About the Authors

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