This guidebook provides couples and family clinicians with guidance on how to balance their often conflicting ethical standards and legal responsibilities. Experienced therapists offer practical advice on how to analyze and resolve the ethical dilemmas which arise when working with couples and families--including the handling of extramarital affairs, suicide threats, domestic violence, and custody disputes. In addition to explaining the limits of confidentiality, it provides general clinical guidelines on complying with ...
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This guidebook provides couples and family clinicians with guidance on how to balance their often conflicting ethical standards and legal responsibilities. Experienced therapists offer practical advice on how to analyze and resolve the ethical dilemmas which arise when working with couples and families--including the handling of extramarital affairs, suicide threats, domestic violence, and custody disputes. In addition to explaining the limits of confidentiality, it provides general clinical guidelines on complying with federal and state laws, reducing liability, and improving risk management.
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