2. ethics in psychotherapy

Question 1

what is the CPA?

Answer 1

canadian psychological association

Question 2

what is the CPA code of ethics?

Answer 2

ethical principles, values, and standards for psychologists operating across various contexts

Question 3

what are the 4 ethical principles of the code of ethics?

Answer 3

1. respect for the dignity of persons and peoples
2. responsible caring
3. integrity in relationships
4. responsibility to society

remember that the order of the principles matter!

Question 4

what are the 3 tenets of first principle?

respect for dignity of persons and peoples

Answer 4

1. informed consent (verbal and oral)
2. privacy (collect the minimum necessary)
3. confidentiality (not sharing info unless required by law)

Question 5

what are the 3 tenets of responsible caring?

Answer 5

1. competence and self-knowledge
2. maximize benefit
3. minimize harm

Question 6

what are the 3 tenets of integrity in relationships?

Answer 6

1. accuracy/honesty (in credentials and qualifications)
2. straightforwardness/openness (limits of conf, policies, fees)
3. avoidance of conflict of interest (avoid multiple relationships)

Question 7

what are the 2 tenets of responsibility to society?

Answer 7

1. respect for society (respect laws + regulations)
2. development of society (change aspects that detract for beneficial societal change)

Question 8

what is the main limit of confidentiality?

Answer 8

if px is a threat of harm to self or someone else

Question 9

name some of the issues of confidentiality with teenagers?

Answer 9

• teenagers expect confidentiality of everything
• but guardians hold the rights to records
• difficulties in determining when to disclose information to parents

Question 10

teenagers and confidentiality

when can we disclose to parents? what should we consider before doing so?

Answer 10

• immediate and future harm
• consider parental reaction and client-patient relationship
• best interest of client and therapeutic relationship

Question 11

if we need to disclose info from teen to parent, how should we go about?

Answer 11

provide the adolescent with as much autonomy as possible

Question 12

can a psychologist treat siblings?

why?

Answer 12

no

multiple relationships

Question 13

when in doubt, what is the answer to multiple relationships?

Answer 13

NAUR! my god. when in doubt, the answer is always no. abort mission.