ETHICS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY

Course overview

Ethics in Psychotherapy Contact Hours: 4 Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Based on the book: Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide Kenneth S. Pope, ‎Melba J. T. Vasquez - 2010. Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide Objectives: Define ethical awareness Explore multiple case studies involving ethical issues Explore the connection between ethical awareness and behavior and critical thinking Examine 22 of the most common cognitive fallacies or mistakes that lead to breaches of ethics. Discuss common justifications for unethical behavior, and what can be done to prevent ethical missteps Define and examine the dynamics of trust, caring and power in terms of our greatest ethical dilemma