Ethical Boundaries Misused in Today’s Clinical Psychology Essay

I intend to show an understanding of the ethical framework for good practice in counselling, relating it to practice and also my own beliefs and opinions, how this influences the counselling relationship, I will also show the need for protection of self and client.

There are at least 10 significant struggles and/or ethical violations discussed in the book. Read the book, choose three ethical issues or violations, and cover:

Dual relationships and the ethical behavior that revolves around boundaries with clients present a multitude of very complicated situations to counselors where a clearly defined course of action is not always evident. Aside from no accord amongst mental health professionals and boundary issues being unavoidable at times, recognition and prediction of potential benefits or pitfalls correlated with dual relationships can prove to be troublesome as well (Remley & Herlihy, 2010). For most cases, it is best if an outline is used to discern when it is appropriate for a counselor to breach the client-counselor boundary.

He believes that therapist transparency can lead to "here-and-now activation and process illumination" (p. 218). In addition, it seems that Yalom believes that by being authentic the therapist can decentralize her role, and can “foster a deeper exploration on the client’s part" (p. 218). Meanwhile mixed results have been reported regarding self-disclosure (Audet, 2011), I find Yalom’s argument compelling as he asserts the following: “I am advocating that therapists relate authentically to clients in the here-and-now of the therapy hour, not that they reveal their past and present in a detailed manner” (p. 223). He goes on to explain that he doesn’t believe it is helpful when therapists talk about ways they have overcome personal challenges, indicating appropriate boundaries when it comes to transparency, and clients’ wellbeing in mind. I agree that certain forms of self-disclosure can pose ethical concerns, as Epstein (1994) indicates; however, some clients will benefit from the therapist’s disclosure (Audet & Everall, 2003), and their curiosity does not come from intentionally breaking boundaries, and a therapist’s rigid standpoint could hinder the relationship. I have seen therapists have a strong reaction when clients asked a personal question, however, I believe that it makes sense that some clients would need to feel connected by knowing something about the therapist for their comfort level to

According to the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2017) put forth by the American Psychological Association (APA), there are several ethical implications that should be emphasized for working with Kathy, including boundaries to competence, limits to confidentiality, and informed consent to participate in therapy. Standard 2.01 A boundaries to competence should be considered when treating Kathy. With Kathy’s multifaceted concerns, including her depressive symptoms, substance use, and suicide attempts, I would want to ensure that I was competent to counsel her. This is further emphasized by my obligation to do no harm in accordance with standard 3.04 A (APA, 2017). Given that I have not received

I also choose scenario 1. Corey, Corey & Corey (2014) explains that it takes a therapist courage to open up and show a form of rawness with their clients. However, it is important that the therapist does not impose their own problems onto their client. The therapist does not want to discredit their professionalism where the client questions if they are capable of helping them. Regardless of the theoretical approach the therapist takes, the client comes into therapy with the idea the therapist is the expert or the therapist is there to help them. I am not implying in any way that a therapist should not share personal experiences but I do believe the information shared should be guarded in a professional and appropriate method.

Self-disclosure is one of the five influencing skills used by therapists with their clients. Self-disclosure allows the interviewer to share personal information with their client when necessary. The skillfulness of therapist disclosure has an overarching theme and has the most important and influential factor in client’s perceptions of the helpfulness of their therapists’ responses and contributed toward the development of a positive alliance (Redlinger-Grosse, Veach, & MacFarlane, 2013). Self-disclosure is not the retelling of one’s life story or monopolizing the client’s therapy session. Instead, it is carefully placed information that helps the client realize that they are not alone in the situation they are going through, plus it

When self-disclose was first introduced, I thought it was something that never should be done within the therapeutic relationship. In the Gift of Therapy, three types of therapist self-disclosure are the mechanisms of therapy, here-and-now feelings, and the therapist’s personal life. Mechanisms of therapy and here-and-now feelings are self-disclosures that should be expressed to the client because they both enhance the quality of therapy. According to Yalom (2003) “The establishment of an authentic relationship with patients, by its very nature, demands that we forgo the power of the triumvirate of magic, mystery, and authority” (P. 84). In order for the client to experience comfort in session the therapeutic process needs to be explained and

It is critical for self-disclosure precautions, frequency in practice, potential risks, and potential advantages to be reconciled through a research-integrated framework considerate of paramount ethical and clinical considerations. An attempt to do so will be made through first overviewing self-disclosure ethical and clinical principles identified in the scholarly literature. These principles will then be synthesized into a larger discussion in which there will be identification of which theoretical and conceptual positions are most supported by admittedly limited empirical research and will therefore be discussed in their implications/application to various practice scenarios. In so doing, the discussion first addresses the more conservative subject of whether or not to disclose and then progresses into discussing what can or should be disclosed to which clients under what clinical circumstances and contexts (Audet, 2011). Moreover, because the possibility of a disclosing therapist invites an uncharted level of intimacy into a professional relationship historically built upon secrecy and subtlety (Bottrill et al., 2010).

I am a little undecided about self disclosure during therapy because most of experiences that I have encountered have been somewhat traumatic and I would be worried that I may become vulnerable and the focus be directed on me. Perhaps my reluctancy on self disclosure is, because I am still working through my experiences and do not feel I have complete control over the emotions that come with these experiences. However, I can recognize that self disclosure can come out unexpected as it did in residency (Roberts, 2012). As Roberts (2012), explains that it is hurtful on the therapeutic relationship if a therapist does not self disclose. Therefore, I believe it is important to have a balance between the two, I just have not figured out what

Farber, B. A. (2006). Self-disclosure in Psychotherapy. Guilford Press. Retrieved April 17, 2016, from https://books.google.co.ke/books/about/Self_disclosure_in_Psychotherapy.html?id=zSj4cXpafQgC&redir_esc=y

Although the pace and timing is ultimately up to the client, once revealed, the counselor can reflect on the process and ask the client how they were able to finally share their secret. However, some group members refrain from self-disclosure for fear of being judged by the rest of the group. Fear of losing others’ respect is pervasive in a group setting, and it is necessary at this point for the counselor to intervene. Simone, McCarthy, and Skay (1998) surveyed clinicians on their own practices of self-disclosure. Results of the study showed one of the most endorsed reasons for counselor self-disclosure was to promote universality (p. 179). This finding may also translate into a group setting, in that a leader who chooses to appropriately self-disclose to the group may empower other members to do so as

This research project received ethical approval and was consistent with the ethical guidelines of the British Psychological Society. As this study involved infant participants, other concerns were also considered. All individuals involved in the project, particularly data collection, underwent a screening, obtaining full clearance from the Disclosure Barring Checks Service, prior to any contact with prospective participating parents/guardians and infants.

When devising a treatment plan for a patient, a therapist (or other human service worker) must decide if the patient would benefit most from individual or family therapy, or likely a combination of both. In both forms, the patient must reflect on himself or herself, delve into the issues that he or she may have, and form a solution for healing. Individual therapy is centered on the client-patient relationship of trust. If a patient does not trust his or her caregiver, it is plausible that information could be withheld, or false information could be given. In this “safe” environment, the patient can disclose anything that he or she chooses, and often will, as they know the client-patient relationship prohibits sharing of information

When discussing the importance of professional boundaries in mental health work, most people think first of relationships between psychotherapists and clients. However, similar boundary considerations are relevant for professor–student relationships, supervisor–supervisee relationships, consultant–consultee relationships, and researcher–participant relationships. Although different dynamics are at play, the relationships psychologists have with each other, with other professionals, and with the general public have boundaries that warrant ethical consideration as well. The American Psychological Association (APA) offers some guidance. The APA Ethics Code says, in Standard 7.07: "Psychologists do not engage in sexual relationships with