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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 4|48 pages
Working with diversity
part 5|103 pages
Research, supervision and training
chapter 21|12 pages
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
part 6|27 pages
Social Inclusion