ABSTRACT

This exciting new edition provides an overview of the main professional, ethical and research issues that are required knowledge for counsellors, therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists engaging in therapeutic or clinical work. These issues form part of the curriculum and practice requirements of all the major counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and psychiatry professional organisations (including BACP, BPS, HCPC, RCP, UKCP, IACP, IPS and IAHIP).

Divided in six clearly defined sections, this book will provide a comprehensive overview of all the major professional practice and ethical issues in one edited volume. The authors are well-known experts in their fields and their work has been brought together with clarity and helpful features, including reflective questions and case vignettes. This new edition has also been updated to include content on social justice, community psychology and professional guidelines, reflecting the latest academic research and clinical developments.

This book is unique in the breadth of issues covered and its focus on therapeutic practice. It will be of interest to practitioners and students of psychotherapy, counselling and psychiatry.

part 1|49 pages

Professional practice and ethical considerations

part 2|52 pages

Legal considerations and responsibilities

part 3|38 pages

Clinical considerations and responsibilities

part 5|103 pages

Research, supervision and training

chapter 16|15 pages

Research in therapeutic practice settings

Ethical considerations

chapter 17|11 pages

Evidence-based practice

The ethical dimension

chapter 19|14 pages

Training supervision

Professional and ethical considerations

chapter 21|12 pages

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Professional and ethical considerations

part 6|27 pages

Social Inclusion