concern with family and couple issues. Identifying the issues and how they are to be resolved while maintaining ethical standards are the basis of this paper. The paper will describe the ethical issue that a case worker is faced with and referencing the AAMFT Code of Ethics. The Case of Frank and Judy Frank and Judy is a married couple that is experiencing problems and are considering divorce. Before going through with the process‚ they decide to seek help from marriage counselors. In this case
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The client needed someone who specializes in family therapy. By continuing to counsel Ella‚ Ludwig was preventing Ella of getting the type of help she needed. As a case worker‚ I would help Ludwig by reminding him of the AAMFT code of ethics and have him refer her to someone who is trained in family therapy. It is also important before starting any therapy to review the expectations and informed consent with the client. When talking to the client it is important to disclose
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Visit the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC) and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Web sites. Summarize the mission of each association. Report back on at least two areas where each organization is currently taking a leadership role and or creating initiatives to promote the profession of Marriage and Family Counseling. IAMFC is an organization that promotes excellence in the practice of couples and family counseling by creating and
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Should he attend? Is it a breach of ethics to attend a social function given by a client? These types of questions have been asked by counselors and therapists for years. Where does one draw the line in a helping relationship? According to the AAMFT code of ethics‚ section 1.3‚ therapists are aware of their influential position and avoid exploiting the trust of the client
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relationships. This learner will also apply the ACA code of ethics throughout this paper. Four sets of standards regarding ethical management of
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person. What may serve in the best interest of one person‚ may conflict with the interests of another. To help guide family therapists with these ethical dilemmas‚ The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) has developed a code of ethical standards. The AAMFT code of ethics is divided into eight principle sections: responsibility to clients‚ confidentiality‚ professional competence and integrity‚ responsibility to students and supervisees‚ responsibility to research participants
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treatment way a patient may go although some disagree with this method hypnosis can help the patient remember the traumatic events and help find new ways to cope with it as well as deconstruct the alternate identities and eventually make them one (AAMFT‚
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Ethical Issues in Counseling Practice Ethical decision-making is an evolutionary process that requires you to be continually open and self-critical. Recognizing the potential for countertransference: what are your own needs? Do you have areas of unfinished business? Are there potential personal conflicts that would interfere with helping the client? Do you recognize your own areas of prejudice and vulnerabilities? Counselor impairment often leads to countertransference. The more common
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References: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. (2001). AAMFT Code of Ethics Regular. American Association of Christian Counselors. (1990). American Association of Christian Counselors membership registry. Jackson‚ Miss.: The Association. American Association of Christian Counselors. (2004). American Association
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Counselor Education and Supervision ‚ 37(3)‚ 223-230. Retrieved January 14‚ 2014‚ from http://search.proquest.com.library.capella.edu/docview/201301734?accountid=27965 Home. (n.d.). Home. Retrieved January 16‚ 2014‚ from http://www.aamft.org/iMIS15/AAMFT/ Myers‚ J. E.‚ & Sweeney‚ T. S. (2008). Wellness Counseling: The Evidence Base for Practice. Journal of Counseling and Development ‚ 86(4)‚ 482-493. Retrieved January 14‚ 2014‚ from http://media.proquest.com.library.capella.edu/media/pq/classic/doc/1558342871/fmt/pi/rep/NONE
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