The Handbook of Professional Ethical and Research Practice for Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Psychiatrists.
- 3rd ed.
- 1 online resource (355 pages)
Cover -- Endorsements -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of illustrations -- List of contributors -- Acknowledgements -- PART 1: Professional practice and ethical considerations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Service user involvement, ethics and power in therapy services -- 3. Psychological contracts: hidden agreements in life and at work -- 4. New challenges for professional ethics and good practice guidelines for psychologists, psychotherapists and therapists -- PART 2: Legal considerations and responsibilities -- 5. Client confidentiality and data protection -- 6. The legal context of therapy -- 7. Writing a report for use in Court and appearing in Court as a health professional and/or expert witness -- 8. Regulation, learning from complaints -- PART 3: Clinical considerations and responsibilities -- 9. Fitness to practise -- 10. The role of social media in counselling and psychotherapy -- 11. Adverse effects of psychological therapies -- PART 4: Working with diversity: professional practice and ethical considerations -- 12. Ethical considerations when working with young people -- 13. Professional and ethical issues in working with older adults -- 14. Working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people -- 15. Professional and ethical practice in a multicultural and multiethnic society -- PART 5: Research, supervision and training -- 16. Research in therapeutic practice settings: ethical considerations -- 17. Evidence-based practice: the ethical dimension -- 18. Teaching ethics for professional practice -- 19. Training supervision: professional and ethical considerations -- 20. Trainee perspectives on professional, ethical and research practice -- 21. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): professional and ethical considerations -- 22. Clinical vignettes and reflective questions. PART 6: Social Inclusion -- 23. Social justice theory and practice -- 24. Ethical and professional issues in community psychology -- Resources and links -- Conclusion -- Index.
This new edition will provide a comprehensive overview of all the major professional practice and ethical issues in one edited volume. The authors are well-known experts in their fields and their work has been brought together with clarity and helpful features, including reflective questions and case vignettes.