Ethics Flashcards
therapeutic relationship
- client-centeredness
- safety
- privacy
- a clear structure
- power differential
we are in role of fiduciary
professional in whom client places trust in
- therefore trust that we put clients interests above our own
- client viewed as partner in making decisions
Practitioners duties
- do no harm (nonmaleficence)
- do positive good (beneficence)
clear structure
- time
- activity
- roles
power differentials
- what we do directly affects wellbeing of the client
- our knowledge far exceeds clients
- their safety is literally in our hands
- use own authority to enhance clients wellbeing
true or false: clients right to self-determination always overrides the practitioner’s duty to do positive good unless the anticipated negative consequences are extreme
true
does the power differential ever go away
no, it will always exist
how to counter power differential?
- regularly ask clients for permission to examine, treat, or reschedule
- constantly ask what they want
what are some of the signs of transference
- asks personal questions
- calls you
- overly complimentary
- tries to bargain for reduced rate
- requests you accommodate their schedule
- has crush on you
- brings you gifts
- invites you to social engagements
countertransference
- transference from practitioner to client
- unconsciously transfers their unresolved needs, feelings and issues onto a client
signs of countertransference
- feeling a strong emotional charge toward client
- feeling mad at the client
- distorted thinking
- feeling exhausted or uneasy when you see a specific client
- desire to be friends w client
- feeling guilty
justice
equal treatment to all individuals
honesty
be up-front and truthful in all communcations
reverence for life
not harming clients emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually
adherence to law
abide by all legal requirements that apply to you and your practice