ABSTRACT
Educational therapy is an interdisciplinary field, thereby requiring that educational therapists (ETs) wear many hats and interact with many people. Self-awareness, active listening, tact, and diplomacy are crucial components of the 'etiquette' of educational therapy. Many ETs are expected to be skilled in both formal and informal assessment. Ethical questions also arise when ETs are asked to work with friends' or relatives' children, or with the siblings of their current clients. Another role that ETs play regarding schools is in helping parents find the most appropriate placements for their children. Confidentiality when working with teenagers can be especially sensitive. Dealing with families who have gone through divorce or are in the throes of divorce can present difficult scenarios and challenges to the ET. Self-awareness is crucial to the ethical practice of educational therapy.
