Synopses & Reviews
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy
4th Edition
S. Allen Wilcoxon
Theodore P. Remley, Jr.
Samuel T. Gladding
Charles H. Huber
"...This work best reflects what is required in the COAMFTE/AAMFT accreditation standards." --Volker Thomas, Purdue University
VALUES AS CONTEXT FOR THERAPY
This best-selling text examines the cultural, ethical, legal, and professional issues of marriage and family therapy using values as a beginning point for practice decisions. Organized in a four-part format, the book includes current cultural issues; examines ethical codes, problems, and domains; offers perspective on the latest legislation; and discusses issues of professional identity. Three chapters devoted to case studies add context and illustrate the complexities inherent in marriage and family therapy. One of these "casebook" chapters addresses ethical issues (Chapter 7), one deals with legal issues (Chapter 10) and one looks at professional issues (Chapter 12).
In this fourth edition learn more about:
- The personal, professional, and institutional layers of values impacting marriage and family therapists
- Culturally responsive marriage and family therapy
- The impact and use of technology in marriage and family therapy
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its influence on marriag eand family therapy practice
"...offers the best coverage (regarding) MFT practices as well as an excellent introduction to administrative law." --Peter Sherrard, University of Florida
Synopsis
The fourth edition of this established text for students, supervisors, and practitioners in marriage and family therapy emphasizes the multicultural context for intervention efforts. Additionally, the text features an examination of the impact of personal, professional, and institutional layers of values upon both the practitioner and the client/system. Emphasis is retained for classic ethical, legal, and professional concerns along with exploration of contemporary issues such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), technology, and managed mental health care. Each section of the text concludes with case study examples that focus on applied considerations related to ethical, legal, and professional issues.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-337) and indexes.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Values as Context for Therapy
Chapter 2 Marriage and Family Therapy: A Framework of Systems and Layers
Chapter 3 Promoting Ethical Practice: Foundational Principles and Traditions
Chapter 4 Unique Ethical Considerations in Marriage and Family Therapy
Chapter 5 Intimate Partner Violence: An Illustrative Example
Chapter 6 Contemporary Ethical Issues
Chapter 7 Ethical Accountability: A Casebook
Chapter 8 The Marriage and Family Therapist: Roles and Responsibilities within the Legal System
Chapter 9 Family Law
Chapter 10 Legal Considerations
Chapter 11 Professional Identity as a Marriage and Family Therapist
Chapter 12 Contemporary Professional Issues