About this Book

Discover essential systemic theory, techniques, ethical decision-making models, and legal considerations to help navigate professional practice.

Professional Orientation and Ethics in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy is designed to provide emerging practitioners with a thorough orientation to the profession, an in-depth review of systemic practice, and an analysis of relevant ethical and legal issues. The textbook provides a detailed review for graduate students, covering topics like professionalism, the history of systemic theory and therapy, leaders and legacies of the field, systemic philosophy, therapeutic models and skills, diversity and social justice issues, wellness, and telehealth standards. Professional Orientation and Ethics also deeply explores key ethical and legal considerations in therapy, addressing issues like advocacy and its significance to clinical work, the effects of racism, discrimination, and hatred on systemic practice, navigating dual role relationships, ethical maturity, and ethical gray areas in systemic work. Additional topics include relational ethics, divorce, custody issues, adolescent suicide, internet and screentime issues, and navigating intimate partner violence, all within modern demands like therapeutic technology and disaster-based contemporary issues.

Key Features:

• Explore content that aligns with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs and Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education standards to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Discover essential ethical and legal considerations surrounding technology use and teletherapy practices.
• Examine case studies that illustrate specific ethical and legal dilemmas, highlighting common ethical dilemmas and offering guidance on alternative actions.
• Investigate how couple, marriage, and family identities intersect with professional and ethical considerations impacting vulnerable populations.
• Address ethical practices in combating racism, hatred, and discrimination concerning underrepresented couples, families, and youth.
• Read insights from diverse practitioners in each section with real-world applications of theory.
• Engage with various activities, readings, videos, and links to enhance the overall learning experience.