Working With Children and Families Flashcards
Name at least 3 of the ethical codes of practice that all registered psychologists must adhere to:
Respect for dignity; responsible caring; integrity of relationships; social justice; confidentiality
Which ethical code of practice suggests that a registered psychologist must have boundaries, respect other’s worldviews and avoid biases?
Respect for dignity
Which ethical code of practice suggests that a registered psychologist must have self-awareness, acknowledge limits and avoid negative labelling?
Responsible caring
Which ethical code of practice suggests a registered psychologist must NOT have any relationship with a client at any point?
Integrity of relationships
Which ethical code of practice suggests that a registered psychologist has a moral duty to warn wider society about potential harm?
Social justice
The ethical code of confidentiality states that clients have a right to know where their information is being used. In which circumstance might confidentiality might be broken?
If the patient is at risk of harming others or self
Which Act in New Zealand ensures that at-risk patients are assessed and treated (usually after consultation with families)?
The Mental Health Act
There is no legal requirement for anyone, including those 18 and over, to take action against any harm to a child in their household: true or false?
False (anyone over the age of 18 must take reasonable steps to protect a child being harmed)
Oranga Tamariki may take family matters to court as a final resort, if the safety of child is at serious risk: true or false?
True
Why must parents generally be involved in the psychological treatment and assessment of their child, even when their child is the client?
Children are minors
In which case might a child’s sex cause biases in being treated?
Some disorders are more prevalent in a certain sex
Name 3 important skills for psychologists to have when examining a child for a psychological disorder?
Preparation, paying attention, introducing self, engaging with a child’s needs, explaining implications, flexibility, self-awareness, allowing criticism
Why might have small celebrations for a child’s treatment milestones be beneficial for the child?
Children are reward-oriented
In what 2 ways might a child be clinically assessed?
Interviews. Neuropsychological testing.
When formulating a case, it is important to:
Provide context of the family.
