Ethics

Question 1

therapeutic relationship

Answer 1

• client-centeredness
• safety
• privacy
• a clear structure
• power differential

Question 2

we are in role of fiduciary

Answer 2

professional in whom client places trust in
- therefore trust that we put clients interests above our own
- client viewed as partner in making decisions

Question 3

Practitioners duties

Answer 3

1. do no harm (nonmaleficence)
2. do positive good (beneficence)

Question 4

clear structure

Answer 4

• time
• activity
• roles

Question 5

power differentials

Answer 5

• what we do directly affects wellbeing of the client
• our knowledge far exceeds clients
• their safety is literally in our hands
• use own authority to enhance clients wellbeing

Question 6

true or false: clients right to self-determination always overrides the practitioner’s duty to do positive good unless the anticipated negative consequences are extreme

Answer 6

true

Question 7

does the power differential ever go away

Answer 7

no, it will always exist

Question 8

how to counter power differential?

Answer 8

• regularly ask clients for permission to examine, treat, or reschedule
• constantly ask what they want

Question 9

what are some of the signs of transference

Answer 9

• asks personal questions
• calls you
• overly complimentary
• tries to bargain for reduced rate
• requests you accommodate their schedule
• has crush on you
• brings you gifts
• invites you to social engagements

Question 10

countertransference

Answer 10

• transference from practitioner to client
• unconsciously transfers their unresolved needs, feelings and issues onto a client

Question 11

signs of countertransference

Answer 11

• feeling a strong emotional charge toward client
• feeling mad at the client
• distorted thinking
• feeling exhausted or uneasy when you see a specific client
• desire to be friends w client
• feeling guilty

Question 12

justice

Answer 12

equal treatment to all individuals

Question 13

honesty

Answer 13

be up-front and truthful in all communcations

Question 14

reverence for life

Answer 14

not harming clients emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually

Question 15

adherence to law

Answer 15

abide by all legal requirements that apply to you and your practice

Question 16

morals

Answer 16

standard by which you judge behaviors and character traits as right or wrong
- your moral judgement

Question 17

values

Answer 17

• beliefs ab what is intrinsically worthwhile or desirable (not what is right and correct)

Question 18

principles

Answer 18

rules or laws of behavior that enable them to behave w integrity

Question 19

ethical congruence

Answer 19

• what does my gut say?
• do i get butterflies thinking ab it?
• do i have doubts?
• am i sacrificing values?
• is it against the law?
• would it hold up against scrutiny?
• how would i feel if my mom knew?
• how would i feel ab myself?
• how would i feel if it was a newspaper headline?

Question 20

steps to resolve ethical dilemma

Answer 20

1. identify problem
2. identify potential issues involved
3. review professions code of ethics and relevant laws
4. evaluate potential courses of action
5. obtain consultation
6. determine best course of action