Recovered file 1 aamft presentation
- 1. AAMFT American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Code of Ethics Blanca Perezarce-Serenil, Sonia Navarro, Tenisha Williams BSHS 335 Beatriz Zayas January 2, 2014
- 2. Agenda Introductions Principles I-VIII Personal Characteristics of Effective Family Practitioners References T.Williams
- 3. Principles I- Responsibility To Clients II- Confidentiality III- Professional Competence and Integrity IV- Responsibility to Students and Supervisees V- Responsibility of Research Participants VI- Responsibility to the Profession VII- Financial Arrangements VIII- Advertising ("American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy", 2012) T.Williams
- 4. Principle I Responsibility to Clients • • • • • Sexual Intimacy with Former Clients and Others • Reports of Unethical Conduct • No Furthering of Own Interests • Client Autonomy in Decision Making • Relationship Beneficial to Client Non-Discrimination Informed Consent Multiple Relationships Sexual Intimacy with Current Clients and Others • • • • Referrals Non-Abandonment Written Consent to Record Relationships with Third Parties • Electronic Therapy (Corey, “Chapter 11, Ethical Standards in Couples and Family Therapy,” 2011) ("American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy", 2012) T.Williams
- 5. Principle II CONFIDENTIALITY: Confidence between client and therapist Disclose only if: Mandated by law: child abuse, incest neglect of children or adults, information used on civil or criminal cases. Written waiver ,such as teaching , lecture, writing that will benefit others. Harm to same person to others., mandated by law “duty to warn”
- 6. Principle III Continuing Education Prepared/up dated skills Interactions between therapist Responsible to be competent (Corey, “Chapter 11, Ethical Standards in Couples and Family Therapy,” 2011) S. Navarro
- 7. Principle IV Responsibility to Students and Supervisees • Exploitation • Therapy with Students/Supervisees • Sexual Intimacy with Students/Supervisees • Oversight of Supervisee Competence • Oversight of Supervisee Professionalism • Existing Relationship with Students/Supervisees • Confidentiality with Supervisees (Corey, “Chapter 11, Ethical Standards in Couples and Family Therapy,” 2011) ("American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy", 2012) T.Williams
- 8. Principle V Research Participants: Is a type of investigation done in a group of participants in order to come to a conclusion. Methods of research: Protection to participant by being well planned. Informed consent: information to participant shows willingness to participate. Participants have a right to decline at any time during research. Confidentiality is a big part of the research team as well. Unless there is a prior consent sign by the participant.
- 9. Principle VI Respecting Colleagues Don’t share clients Report therapist without license Contribute with society: Donating service (Corey, “Chapter 11, Ethical Standards in Couples and Family Therapy,” 2011) S. Navarro
- 10. Principle VII Financial Arrangements Financial Integrity Disclosure of Financial Policies Notice of Payment Recovery Procedures Truthful Representation of Services Bartering Withholding Records for Non-Payment (Corey, “Chapter 11, Ethical Standards in Couples and Family Therapy,” 2011) ("American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy", 2012) T.Williams
- 11. Principle VIII ADVERTISING : Informational resource to community. The advertisements should be: Professional that could represent other therapist education, business, education ,and experience as well. Convey information in media only that is beneficial to the public. Not claim other agencies if you are not affiliated to them. Be careful with using any fraudulent ,false name or misleading information.
- 12. Personal Characteristics of Effective Family Practitioners Presence (Acceptance, Interest and Caring) Assertiveness and Confidence Courage and Risk Taking Openness to Change Paying attention to goals and purposes of a family Being sincerely interested in the welfare of others Tending to the spirit of the entire family Involvement, engagement, and satisfaction in working with families (Corey, "Chapter 11,Ethical Issues in Couples and Family Therapy," 2011) T.Williams
- 13. References American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (2012). Retrieved from http://www.aamft.org/imis15/content/legal_ethics/code_of_ethics.aspx Corey, G., Scheider Corey, M., Patrick, C. (2011). Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions (8th ed.) Background photo in slide 2,”Shadow of Family of Four,” courtesy of www.canstockphoto.com - 141 × 150 Photo used in slide #3”Family of Three” courtesy of www.weparent.com - 477 × 290 Photo used in slide 3,”Afro-American Family,” courtesy of www.americanprogress.org - 620 × 360 - Photo used in slide 3, “Woman and child,” courtesy of colormyworldkids.org - 1280 × 857 Photo in slide 6, “Boss woman standing in front of co-workers,” courtesy of work.chron.com - 400 × 267 Photo background in slide 9, “Money,” courtesy of paintzoomnews.com - 3504 × 2336
Editor's Notes
- #2: Sonia’s introduction
- #5: Principle I-Marriage and family therapists advance the welfare of families and individuals. They respect the rights of those persons seeking their assistance, and make reasonable efforts to ensure that their services are used appropriately.Non-Discrimination: Professionals will not discriminate based on race, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, gender, health status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or relationship status.Informed Consent: That the client understands and has given consent to the therapy and or procedures free of duress and is appropriately documented.Multiple Relationships: Professionals should make every effort to avoid multiple relationships with clients that could impair professional judgment or increase the risk of exploitation.Sexual Intimacy with Current Clients and Others: Is prohibited!!Sexual Intimacy with Former Clients and Others: Due to the possibility of causing harm to a client it is prohibited for two years after termination of services or last professional contact. If professional choses to engage in a sexual relationship with a former client then said professional needs to demonstrate that no harm or exploitation is occurring to said client.Reports of Unethical Conduct: Report alleged unethical conduct.No Furthering of Own Interests: Marriage and family therapists do not use professional relationships with clients to further their own interests. (Ex. VIP tickets, access to vacation homes)Client Autonomy in Decision Making: Marriage and family therapists respect the rights of the client to make decisions and help them to understand the consequences.Relationship Beneficial to Client: Professionals continue therapeutic relationship as long as it is beneficial to the client(s).Referrals: Professional provide referrals when it is appropriate based on the need of the client(s). (Ex. Out of your specialization, requested by client)Non-Abandonment: Professional will not abandon or neglect clients in treatment without making appropriate arrangements to continue treatment.Written Consent to Record: Marriage and family therapists obtain written permission from clients before videotaping, audio recording, or allowing a third-party observation.Relationships with Third Parties: Professionals, upon agreeing to provide services to a person or entity at the request of a third party, clarify at the outset of the service, the nature of the relationship with each party and the limits of confidentiality.Electronic Therapy: Marriage and family therapists are in compliance with relevant laws for the delivery of such devices (including but not limited to phone and internet); (a) that it is appropriate for the clients’ intellectual, emotional, and physical needs; (b) clients are aware of potential risks and benefits associated with electronic therapy; (c) ensure the security of communication; and (d) begin electronic therapy after appropriate education, training, or supervised experience using the relevant technology. Corey, “Chapter 11, Ethical Standards in Couples and Family Therapy,” 2011)("American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy", 2012)T.Williams
- #6: Confidentiality: is very important between client and therapist. We have to respect our clients by not commenting to other people or professionals your clients personal problems or issues. The only reasons that you should disclose any information is if in any case it is mandated by law. Such as; incest, abuse to children or adult. Any important information that is valuable to civil or criminal cases. There is a law that is ”duty to warn” and “duty to protect.” By reporting you are protecting your clients life or someone else life. If their information crucial to help someone else it must be reported. That would be the only reason why you should break the confidentiality.http://www.bubblews.com/assets/images/news/1979789136_1386796691.jpg
- #7: Responsible clinicians keep abreast of developments in the field through continuing education and clinical experience.(Corey, “Chapter 11, Ethical Standards in Couples and Family Therapy,” 2011)
- #8: Principle IV- Marriage and family therapists do not exploit the trust and dependency of students and supervisees.Exploitation: Professionals in the supervisory role avoid exploiting the trust and dependency of the students/supervisees. Avoid conditions and multiple relationships that could impair professional objectivity or exploitation.Therapy with Students/Supervisees: Marriage and family therapists do not provide therapy to current student/supervisees.Sexual Intimacy with Students/Supervisees: Professionals do not engage in sexual intimacy with students/supervisees during the evaluative or training relationship between therapist and student/supervisee. Former supervisee, the supervisor must demonstrate that there is no exploitation or harm to the supervisee.Oversight of Supervisee Competence: Marriage and family therapists do not allow students/supervisees to perform or to hold themselves out as competent to perform professional services beyond their training, level of experience, and competence.Oversight of Supervisee Professionalism: Marriage and family therapists take reasonable measures to ensure that services provided by supervisees are professional.Existing Relationship with Students/Supervisees: Professionals avoid accepting as supervisees or students those individuals with whom a prior or existing relationship could compromise the professionals objectivity. (Ex. Individuals with whom the therapist has a current or prior sexual, close personal, immediate familial, or therapeutic relationship.Confidentiality with Supervisees: Marriage and family therapists do not disclose supervisee confidences except by written authorization or waiver, or when mandated or permitted by law. In educational or training settings where there are multiple supervisors, disclosures are permitted only to other professional colleagues, administrators, or employers who share responsibility for training of the supervisee. Corey, “Chapter 11, Ethical Standards in Couples and Family Therapy,” 2011)("American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy", 2012)T.Williams
- #9: When a research is done in a group it is an investigation with a group of people. It could be people with ADHD, Bullying, Bullimia, anorexia, smoking ,drinking, or even depression,. There are many types of research done and like I mention before. There are various steps to follow.http://cees.kau.edu.sa/Images/188/Original-Imabes/Research-Groups.jpg
- #10: It is important to maintain yourself in an ethical therapist. This could be accomplished by respecting other colleagues clients, reporting therapist working without a license. Donating your time and service to the community will help the community in many ways.(Corey, “Chapter 11, Ethical Standards in Couples and Family Therapy,” 2011)
- #11: Principle VII-Marriage and family therapists make financial arrangements with clients, third party payers, and supervisees that are reasonably understandable and conform to accepted professional practices.Financial Integrity: Marriage and family therapists do not offer or accept kickbacks, rebates, bonuses, or other remuneration for referrals; fee-for-service arrangements are not prohibited.Disclosure of Financial Policies: Before entering into the therapeutic or supervisory relationship, professionals clearly state and explain to clients and supervisees: (a) all financial arrangements and all fees related to services; (b) the use of collection agencies or legal measures for non-payment; and (c) procedure for obtaining payment from the client, to the extent of the law, if payment is denied by the third-party payor. Therapists provide reasonable notice of any changes in fees or other charges, once services have begun.Notice of Payment Recovery Procedures: Marriage and family therapists give reasonable notice to clients with unpaid balances of their intent to seek collection by agency or legal recourse. When such action is taken, therapists will not disclose clinical information.Truthful Representation of Services: Marriage and family therapists represent facts truthfully to clients, third-party payors, and supervisees regarding services rendered.Bartering: Professionals ordinarily refrain from accepting goods and services from clients in return for services rendered. Bartering may be allowed if (a) the supervisee or client request it; (b) the relationship is not exploitative; (c) the professional relationship is not distorted; and (d) a clear written contract is established.Withholding Records for Non-Payment: Marriage and family therapists may not withhold records that are requested and needed for a client’s treatment solely because of non-payment of past services, except as otherwise provided by law.Corey, “Chapter 11, Ethical Standards in Couples and Family Therapy,” 2011)("American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy", 2012)T.Williams
- #12: Advertisement is very important for your office, but most important is to follow the guideline that need to be followed in order to be on the safe side. It has to be professional. Just life if you are talking or representing the opposed agency.The information used in your business card letter head in the internet if any. It should be simple, professional, nothing to show off or to make other therapist lesser than you but, equally experienced as your agency.http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/f7/16/ee/f716ee9b-6df7-a79d-d742-f0f47d598312/mzl.iclndtga.175x175-75.jpg
- #13: (Note: Use personal experiences to help explain if needed)Just a little something to think about.Here we have a list of the personal characteristics of effective family practitioners:Presence (Acceptance, Interest and Caring) Assertiveness and Confidence Courage and Risk Taking Openness to Change Paying attention to goals and purposes of a family Being sincerely interested in the welfare of others Tending to the spirit of the entire family Involvement, engagement, and satisfaction in working with families
- #14: In-Text Citation for the websiteInsert the paraphrased material ("American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy", 2012). The "American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy" (2012) website Insert the paraphrased material. According to "American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy" (2012), "Insert the quotation” (Code of Ethics).In-Text Citation for the text book(Corey, "Chapter 11,Ethical Issues in Couples and Family Therapy," 2011) Sonia and Blanca use this one for other information found in the chapter not about the ethic codes.(Corey, “Chapter 11, Ethical Standards in Couples and Family Therapy,” 2011) Sonia and Blanca use this one to cite the ethic codes found in our reading.