A client raises spiritual questions. Can a Christian therapist working in a government agency talk with a client about faith?A young couple with two children asks a Christian counselor to help them negotiate an end to their marriage. What responsibility does the counselor have to try to repair the relationship?A youth group member confidentially reveals to the pastor that he is taking drugs. Should the pastor tell the boy's parents?A counselor who teaches a college course has a client show upfor class. What should she do?These are just a few of the complex dilemmas that therapists, counselors and pastors face nearly every day. Handling these situations appropriately is critical for both the client's progress and the professional's personal credibility and protection from liability.State and federal codes, professional association statements and denominational guidelines have been drawn up to address ethical issues like competence, confidentiality, multiple relationships, public statements, third parties and documentation. In this book you'll find them all compiled and interpreted in light of Christian faith and practice.Written by qualified professional counselors and respected academic instructors, this book is an indispensable resource for understanding and applying ethics in Christian counseling today.
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Christian Counseling Ethics
A Handbook for Psychologists, Therapists and Pastors
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- 1: Embracing Our Ethical Mandate
- 2: Psychotherapy and Christian Ethics
- 3: Qualifications of the Christian Mental Health Professional
- 4: Essential Elements for Ethical Counsel
- 5: Sexual Misconduct and the Abuse of Power
- 6: Nonsexual Multiple Relationships
- 7: Ethics in Couples Therapy
- 8: The Child Client
- 9: Addressing Spiritual and Value Issues in Therapy
- 10: The Sexual Minority Client
- 11: Clients with Chronic Conditions
- 12: Ethical Concerns in Culturally Sensitive Practice
- 13: Business Ethics in Mental Health Services
- 14: Pastors Who Counsel
- 15: Lay Counselor Training
- 16: Mixed Agency Dilemmas for Professionals in the Military and Other Government Agencies
- 17: Ethical Issues in University Counseling Centers
- 18: Ethics in Member Care
- 19: Ethics in Providing Psychological First Aid
- 20: Training Programs
- 21: A Model for Ethical Decision Making
- Notes
- Appendix 1: Ethical Codes and Guidelines
- Appendix 2: Sample Forms
- Contributors
- Subject Index
- About the Author
- Other Books in This Series
- CAPS
- More Titles from InterVarsity Press
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