Ethics and Professional Issues in Couple and Family Therapy
Description
Take an in-depth exploration of ethics in couple and family therapy. Examine ethical, legal, and moral issues in the practice of family therapy, including diverse perspectives on what constitutes “professional ethics”.
Emphasis is placed on systemic and relational ethics that also attend to social diversity and uses of power. You will be exposed to common dilemmas in the practice of couple and family therapy, the Code of Ethics of the Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT), legal issues in couple and family therapy, and the standards of practice of regulatory bodies such as the College of Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO) and others as appropriate.
Topics include therapist social location and values, the safe and effective use of self in ethical practice, frameworks for ethical decision-making, and ethical issues and dilemmas at all points in the therapy process from first contact to closure.
The Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy is committed to ethical engagement with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action. We will explore what this can mean in practice.
This interactive course uses a variety of teaching and learning processes to effectively translate theory into practice for contemporary family therapists. You should anticipate that some discussions and interactive methods require reflection on personal experience.
This course is designed for counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health workers, and pastoral care/faith-based and other practitioners seeking to build or enhance their practical skills and theoretical foundation in couple and family therapy, as well as those exploring therapy as a career.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.
Emphasis is placed on systemic and relational ethics that also attend to social diversity and uses of power. You will be exposed to common dilemmas in the practice of couple and family therapy, the Code of Ethics of the Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT), legal issues in couple and family therapy, and the standards of practice of regulatory bodies such as the College of Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO) and others as appropriate.
Topics include therapist social location and values, the safe and effective use of self in ethical practice, frameworks for ethical decision-making, and ethical issues and dilemmas at all points in the therapy process from first contact to closure.
The Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy is committed to ethical engagement with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action. We will explore what this can mean in practice.
This interactive course uses a variety of teaching and learning processes to effectively translate theory into practice for contemporary family therapists. You should anticipate that some discussions and interactive methods require reflection on personal experience.
This course is designed for counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health workers, and pastoral care/faith-based and other practitioners seeking to build or enhance their practical skills and theoretical foundation in couple and family therapy, as well as those exploring therapy as a career.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.
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Overview
- Institution: University of Guelph
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: 1006020
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.