Ethics in Family Therapy

Paper Summary:

The paper addresses the importance of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism in the field of marriage and family therapy. The paper explores the issues and ethics surrounding family therapists and their obligation and duty to maintain the above qualities within their practice.

Outline:
Introduction
Ethics
Confidentiality
Professionalism

From the Paper:

"For some families by the time they call the family therapist it is a last resort. They have spent months if not years trying to resolve the internal conflict on their own to no avail. In addition by the time they make that call for help one or more of the family members may have already given up and the therapy is a last ditch effort to save the marriage or family unit. For those who have not struggled for years but are making the call, it can be a court ordered situation which places all family members on the defense."

Sample of Sources Used:

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