Tutorial 5 - Ethics Case Studies

Question 1

Deep breathing

Answer 1

Breathe deeply from abdomen (expanding diaphragm) - allows more oxygen in
Instructions
- sit comfortably, back straight
- breathe in through nose, stomach should rise and chest doesn’t move
- breathe out through mouth, contract abdomen, stomach falls, chest doesn’t move
- repeat

4.7.8 Breathing
- inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, exhale for 8 seconds

7.11 breathing
- breathe in and out through nose-
- inhale for 7 seconds, exhale for 11 seconds (can do 3/6 if too hard)

Question 2

Progressive muscle relaxation

Answer 2

Begin with some deep breaths
Shift attention to body part (starting with foot), focus on the way it feels
Slowly tense the muscles in that part, squeeze tightly, hold for 10, release
Focus on tension flowing away, keep breathing deeply
Repeat around your body (feet > calves > thighs > ass > stomach > chest > back > arms > hands > neck/shoulders > face)

Question 3

Case studies

Answer 3

A - Client brings expensive gift
- don’t accept according to code of ethics (looks like taking advantage) but explain

B - Father asks to see son’s file for his safety
- confidentiality, client safety
- do not disclose (except maybe to police but consult code)

C - Colleague having sex with old client (8 months old)
- Power imbalance
- not okay (maybe after 2 years)
- must report and consult with experienced practitioner, give them a change to report first

D - Client tries to hug you
- do not hug (code is cautious about physical boundaries)

E - Mum wants to see daughter’s notes (15 YO, ED)
- daughter is client, don’t give access (child safety and confidentiality)
- discuss with mum

F - Bad supervisor
- supervision should be more involved and tailored
- should have a conversation with supervisor to tell needs

G - Client starts stalking you
- safety most important, immediately tell police