LibGuides: MFT-6201 v3: California Law and Professional Ethics: Week 8 Resources

Week 8 Resources

Managing Boundaries and Multiple Relationships

Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Corey, C. (2019). Managing boundaries and multiple relationships. In Issues and ethics in the helping professions (pp. 254-300). Cengage Learning.

RedShelf

Chapter 7 provides the foundation for exploring this weeks topics.

Access your Redshelf book in the Getting Started module of the course or click on Bookshelf in the top navigation bar of the course.

AAMFT Code of Ethics
Ameri American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy can association of marriage and family therapy. (2015). AAMFT code of ethics.
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is the national association for marriage and family therapists (MFTs). This code of ethics is the national guide to our ethics as MFTs. Refer to this resource as needed.

User’s Guide to the 2015 AAMFT Code of Ethics

Caldwell, B. E. (2015). User’s guide to the 2015 AAMFT code of ethics. American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

RedShelf

This book takes each AAMFT ethical standard and provides a case example and commentary regarding the application of the standard to the case. This will help you develop critical thinking and skills in applying the code of ethics to actual situations. Refer to this resource as needed.

Access your Redshelf book in the Getting Started module of the course or click on Bookshelf in the top navigation bar of the course.

CAMFT Code of Ethics
California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). (2019, December). CAMFT code of ethics.
The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) is the state association for MFTs. This code of ethics is a the state guide to our ethics as as MFTs. This document is aligned with the AAMFT Code of Ethics but does have some differences and more specificity. Refer to this resource as needed.
Therapists in a Fishbowl: The Challenges of a Small-Town Practice
Gitlin, D. (2019, July/August). Therapists in a fishbowl: The challenges of a small-town practice. Psychotherapy Networker.
In this article, the author describes their own experiences as a therapist in a small town, discussing important aspects to be considered.
Yesterday’s Ethics Vs. Today’s Realities
Barrett, M J. (2012, July/August). Yesterday’s ethics vs. today’s realities. Psychotherapy Networker.
This article explores boundaries in the therapeutic relationship.

Categories of Dual or Multiple Relationships between Psychotherapist & Clients
Zur, O. (2015). Categories of dual or multiple relationshisp between psychotherapist & clients. [PDF].
A pdf of this document will be included with this course development template.
This 1-page resource provides a quick way to assess the many aspects of dual or multiple relationships, providing information to consider when making an legal and ethical decision regarding relationship between psychotherapists and their clients. Familiarize yourself with this resource, use it as needed, and keep it for further reference.

Optional Weekly Resources

Top Ethical Violations for Marriage and Family Therapists
Yates-Anyabwile, S. R. (2020, December 14). Top ethical violations for marriage and family therapists [Video]. YouTube.
This 15-minute video explores gifts, multiple relationships, and confidentiality.