ABSTRACT

Ethics in Rural Psychology provides readers with theoretical underpinnings, practical applications, and empirically based knowledge of the practice of psychology in rural communities.

Dr. Boilen explores the similarities and differences within and across rural American communities to provide a framework for understanding this vast and varied population. Focusing on the ethical considerations unique to these communities, chapters use illustrative case examples, useful exercises, and personal anecdotes to highlight obstacles unique to rural areas. Finally, the book emphasizes the opportunity to be innovative and creative in rural practice, demonstrating how rural practices hold promise for cutting-edge advancements in the field of psychology.

This book will serve practitioners, students, and researchers as a primer, handbook, and road map for the challenging and rewarding clinical work that awaits in rural America.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

section Section One|71 pages

Rural America

chapter 1|6 pages

What Is Rural?

chapter 2|10 pages

Cultural Competence and Rural America

chapter 3|19 pages

Rural Americans

chapter 4|13 pages

The Psychological Landscape of Rural America

Values, Culture, and Norms

chapter 5|15 pages

Health in Rural America

chapter 6|6 pages

Healthcare in Rural America

section Section Two|71 pages

Ethics in Rural Communities

chapter 7|5 pages

An Ethical Framework

chapter 8|6 pages

Ethics in Rural Practice

chapter 10|14 pages

Dual Roles, Multiple Relationships

No One Is a Stranger Here

chapter 11|7 pages

Confidentiality and Privacy

Small-Town Secrets

chapter 12|7 pages

The Generalist

Competencies and Necessity

chapter 13|13 pages

Life as a Rural Clinician

Isolation, Impairment, and Self-Care

section Section Three|42 pages

Innovations and Opportunities

chapter 14|3 pages

Clinical Practice in Insular Communities

chapter 15|5 pages

Recruitment and Retention

chapter 16|14 pages

Defining Rural Mental Healthcare

chapter 17|7 pages

From Collaboration to Colocation

Integrated, Whole-Person Care in Rural America

chapter 18|8 pages

Telehealth

Advances, Advantages, and Limitations

chapter 19|3 pages

Creating a Culture

Decreasing Stigma, Increasing Wellness

chapter |2 pages

Closing Thoughts