Develop a practical and comprehensive view of professional ethics In the newly updated Second Edition of Positive Ethics for Mental Health Professionals: A Proactive Approach, distinguished psychologists Drs. Sharon K. Anderson and Mitchell M Handelsman deliver an insightful guide for mental health professionals and trainees to stregthen and/or develop their professional and ethical identities. Utilizing the same informal and inviting tone of the first edition, Anderson and Handelsman share the literature and provide positive discussions, exercises, case scenarios, and writing assignments, to help you explore and develop your ethical core. You'll also develop your self-reflective skills to learn how to make excellent ethical choices regarding psychotherapy and couseling. This edition of the book also offers: An introduction of the idea of "tripping points", or predictable pitfalls, when making ethical choices. Discussions of nonrational factors in ethical decision-making, including biases, heuristics, and emotional influences. A renewed focus on ethical acculturation, which emphasizes the importance of your own background in the development of your ethical identity. Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying psychotherapy and mental health counseling, Positive Ethics for Mental Health Professionals, will also earn a place in the libraries of mental health practitioners seeking a primer on the complicated ethical issues that inevitably arise in their practices- and how to prepare for them and navigate them.

Ethics for Psychotherapists and Counselors utilizes positive discussions accompanied by a variety of thought-provoking exercises, case scenarios, and writing assignments to introduce readers to all the major ethical issues in psychotherapy. First book designed to engage students and psychotherapists in the process of developing a professional identity that integrates their personal values with the ethics and traditions of their discipline Authors take a positive and proactive approach that encourages readers to go beyond following the rules and to strive for ethical excellence Utilizes a variety of thought-provoking exercises, case scenarios, and writing assignments Authors present examples from their own backgrounds to help clarify the issues discussed Text emphasizes awareness of one’s own ethical, personal, and cultural backgrounds and how these apply to one’s clinical practice

Now fully revised and in a second edition, The Portable Ethicist for Mental Health Professionals suggests solutions to the simple and complex ethical questions mental health professionals must deal with on a daily basis. This indispensable guide arms you with the expert knowledge you need to avoid an ethical violation?or to handle the situation if a complaint is filed. Web copy, 5/14/08, RH

In the realm of mental health professionals, possessing knowledge of psychotherapeutic techniques is merely the tip of the iceberg. To excel in this field, professionals must master navigating the ethical challenges inherent in therapeutic relationships. Ethics for Mental Health Professionals illuminates the intricate landscape of ethical considerations that define the practice of mental health professionals. This book goes beyond the mere acquisition of psychotherapeutic techniques, emphasizing the paramount significance of navigating ethical challenges inherent in the field. This book delves into the ethical foundations underpinning the mental health profession, acknowledging the elevated responsibility and ethical requisites placed upon these professionals. Readers will embark on a journey transcending routine psychotherapeutic knowledge and exploring ethical decision-making within therapeutic relationships. The book addresses the critical need for mental health practitioners to possess clinical expertise and adeptly navigate ethical dilemmas that may arise in their professional journey. Mental health professionals will find invaluable insights within these pages. From dissecting the ethical dimensions of confidentiality to providing a roadmap for ethical decision-making when confronted with moral quandaries, this book equips practitioners with the tools to uphold the highest ethical standards in their practice.

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. The authors outline a clear decision-making process that is based on three practical strategies: the ethics acculturation model to help therapists incorporate personal ethics into their professional roles, the quality enhancement model for dealing with high-risk patients who are potentially harmful, and ethical choice-making strategies to make the most ethical decision in a situation where two ethical principles conflict. Throughout the decision-making process, psychotherapists are encouraged to follow four basic guidelines: Focus on overarching ethical principles Consider intuitive, emotional, and other nonrational factors Accept that some problems have elusive solutions Solicit input from colleagues and consultation groups Numerous vignettes illustrate how to apply positive ethics to many different ethical challenges that psychotherapists will likely encounter in practice.

Throughout, they stress the importance of self-care, which involves self-regulation, emotional competence, and an understanding of the unique occupational challenges of being a psychologist."--BOOK JACKET.

"Knowing yourself and your responsibilities requires understanding your ethical assumptions and frameworks. This chapter identifies four major ethical theories that inform professional codes of ethics, including deontology, consequentialism, ethics of care, and virtue ethics. It also provides a typology for the mental health professional's use of self that includes (1) negative underinvolvement, (2) positive underinvolvement, (3) positive overinvolvement, and (4) negative overinvolvement. It ties each of these positions to the use of a hierarchy of professional influence, ranging from persuasion, leverage, inducement, and threat, to compulsion"--