Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling
A Practical Guide
3rd Edition
Published on 1. March 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-7879-9400-6 (ISBN)
Description
Praise for Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling, Third Edition
"This is absolutely the best text on professional ethics around. This is a refreshingly open and inviting text that has become a classic in the field."
--Derald Wing Sue, professor of psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University
"I love this book! And so will therapists, supervisors, and trainees. In fact, it really should be required reading for every mental health professional and aspiring professional. And it is a fun read to boot!"
--Stephen J. Ceci, H. L. Carr Professor of Psychology, Cornell University
"Pope and Vasquez have done it again. an indispensable resource for seasoned professionals and students alike."
--Beverly Greene, professor of psychology, St. John's University
"[The third edition] focuses on how to think about ethical dilemmas. with empathy for the decision-maker whose best option may have to be a compromise between different values. If there is only room on the shelf for one book in the genre, this is it."
--Patrick O'Neill, former president, Canadian Psychological Association
"This third edition of the classic ethics text provides invaluable resources and enables readers to engage in critical thinking in order to make their own decisions.?This superb reference belongs in every psychology training program's curriculum and on every psychologist's?bookshelf."
--Lillian Comas-Diaz, 2006 president, APA Division of Psychologists in Independent Practice
"Ken Pope and Melba Vasquez are right on target once again in the third edition, a book that every practicing mental health professional should read and have in their reference library."
--Jeffrey N. Younggren, risk management consultant, American Psychological Association Insurance Trust
"Without a doubt, this is the definitive book on ethics within psychology that can inform students, educators, clinical researchers, and practitioners."
--Nadine J. Kaslow, professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Emory University School of Medicine
"This stunningly good book. should be on every therapist's desk for quick reference."
--David Barlow, professor of psychology and psychiatry, Boston University
"This is absolutely the best text on professional ethics around. This is a refreshingly open and inviting text that has become a classic in the field."
--Derald Wing Sue, professor of psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University
"I love this book! And so will therapists, supervisors, and trainees. In fact, it really should be required reading for every mental health professional and aspiring professional. And it is a fun read to boot!"
--Stephen J. Ceci, H. L. Carr Professor of Psychology, Cornell University
"Pope and Vasquez have done it again. an indispensable resource for seasoned professionals and students alike."
--Beverly Greene, professor of psychology, St. John's University
"[The third edition] focuses on how to think about ethical dilemmas. with empathy for the decision-maker whose best option may have to be a compromise between different values. If there is only room on the shelf for one book in the genre, this is it."
--Patrick O'Neill, former president, Canadian Psychological Association
"This third edition of the classic ethics text provides invaluable resources and enables readers to engage in critical thinking in order to make their own decisions.?This superb reference belongs in every psychology training program's curriculum and on every psychologist's?bookshelf."
--Lillian Comas-Diaz, 2006 president, APA Division of Psychologists in Independent Practice
"Ken Pope and Melba Vasquez are right on target once again in the third edition, a book that every practicing mental health professional should read and have in their reference library."
--Jeffrey N. Younggren, risk management consultant, American Psychological Association Insurance Trust
"Without a doubt, this is the definitive book on ethics within psychology that can inform students, educators, clinical researchers, and practitioners."
--Nadine J. Kaslow, professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Emory University School of Medicine
"This stunningly good book. should be on every therapist's desk for quick reference."
--David Barlow, professor of psychology and psychiatry, Boston University
Reviews / Votes
"Pop and Vas-quez take the reader on an engaging and fascinating tour of the most pressing ethical challenges that confront professional therapist today." (Psychiatric Times, Jan 2008)More details
Edition
3., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 22.8 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-9400-6 (9780787994006)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
07/2009
3rd Edition
Jossey-Bass
€36.99
Available for download
Persons
Kenneth S. Pope received his Ph.D. from Yale and is in independent practice as a licensed psychologist in Connecticut. He has chaired the Ethics Committees of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He is the author of ten books, and has also authored or co-authored over 100 articles and chapters in peer-reviewed scientific and professional journals. He has received the APA Division of Clinical Psychology Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Clinical Psychology and the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Public Service.
Melba J. T. Vasquez received her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Texas, and is a psychologist in private practice in Austin, Texas. She served on the APA Ethics Committee, the APA Ethics Committee Task Force for Revision of 1992 Ethics Code, and APA Board of Social and Ethical Responsibility. She has taught graduate courses in ethics, counseling and psychotherapy, and multicultural issues in psychology. She is past president of the APA Society for the Psychology of Women and has won numerous awards including the 2000 Distinguished Leader for Women in Psychology.
Melba J. T. Vasquez received her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Texas, and is a psychologist in private practice in Austin, Texas. She served on the APA Ethics Committee, the APA Ethics Committee Task Force for Revision of 1992 Ethics Code, and APA Board of Social and Ethical Responsibility. She has taught graduate courses in ethics, counseling and psychotherapy, and multicultural issues in psychology. She is past president of the APA Society for the Psychology of Women and has won numerous awards including the 2000 Distinguished Leader for Women in Psychology.
Content
List of Tables.
Preface.
1. Helping Without Hurting: Personal Responsibility, Constant Questioning, and Basic Assumptions.
2. Ethics and Critical Thinking.
3. Trust, Power, and Caring.
4. Competence and the Human Therapist.
5. Creating Strategies for Self-Care.
6. Creating a Professional Will.
7. Codes and Complaints in Context: Historical, Empirical, and Actuarial, Foundations.
8. Responding to Ethics, Licensing, or Malpractice Complaints.
9. Steps in Ethical Decision Making.
10. Beginnings and Endings, Absences and Accessibility.
11. Informed Consent and Informed Refusal.
12. Assessment, Testing, and Diagnosis.
13. Sexual Relationships with Clients.
14. Nonsexual Multiple Relationships and Other Boundary Issues.
15. Culture, Context, and Individual Differences.
16. Confidentiality.
17. Responding to Suicidal Risk.
18. The Supervisory Relationship.
Appendix A. American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
Appendix B. Canadian Psychological Association Code of Ethics for Psychologists.
Appendix C. American Psychological Association Committee on Legal Issue Strategies for Private Practitioners Coping with Subpoenas or Compelled Testimony for Client Records or Test Data.
Appendix D. American Psychological Association Statement on Services by Telephone, Teleconferencing, and Internet.
Appendix E. Patients' Mental Health Rights.
Appendix F. Ethical Guidelines for Professional Care in a Managed Care Environment.
Appendix G. Ethics Codes and Practice Guidelines for Assessment, Therapy, Counseling, and Forensic Practice.
References.
About the Authors.
Name Index.
Subject Index.
Preface.
1. Helping Without Hurting: Personal Responsibility, Constant Questioning, and Basic Assumptions.
2. Ethics and Critical Thinking.
3. Trust, Power, and Caring.
4. Competence and the Human Therapist.
5. Creating Strategies for Self-Care.
6. Creating a Professional Will.
7. Codes and Complaints in Context: Historical, Empirical, and Actuarial, Foundations.
8. Responding to Ethics, Licensing, or Malpractice Complaints.
9. Steps in Ethical Decision Making.
10. Beginnings and Endings, Absences and Accessibility.
11. Informed Consent and Informed Refusal.
12. Assessment, Testing, and Diagnosis.
13. Sexual Relationships with Clients.
14. Nonsexual Multiple Relationships and Other Boundary Issues.
15. Culture, Context, and Individual Differences.
16. Confidentiality.
17. Responding to Suicidal Risk.
18. The Supervisory Relationship.
Appendix A. American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
Appendix B. Canadian Psychological Association Code of Ethics for Psychologists.
Appendix C. American Psychological Association Committee on Legal Issue Strategies for Private Practitioners Coping with Subpoenas or Compelled Testimony for Client Records or Test Data.
Appendix D. American Psychological Association Statement on Services by Telephone, Teleconferencing, and Internet.
Appendix E. Patients' Mental Health Rights.
Appendix F. Ethical Guidelines for Professional Care in a Managed Care Environment.
Appendix G. Ethics Codes and Practice Guidelines for Assessment, Therapy, Counseling, and Forensic Practice.
References.
About the Authors.
Name Index.
Subject Index.