Seeking Guidance on Ethical Dilemmas in Psychotherapy

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Hello colleagues,

I am a graduate student in a clinical mental health counseling program currently exploring the complexities of ethical decision-making in psychotherapy. To enhance my understanding, I am seeking the insights and experiences of seasoned therapists. I need a therapist's input for my reflection for an ethics class. I understand the sensitive nature of these questions and respect your confidentiality. Feel free to share your experiences anonymously if you prefer. Your insights would be invaluable to my learning process.

Thank you in advance for your time and expertise!

If you're willing to share, I would greatly appreciate your responses to the following questions:

1. Please tell me about an ethical dilemma you encountered and the process you took to resolve it.
2. How has your code of ethics assisted your work with clients, students, and/or others?
3. What has been helpful in resolving ethical dilemmas?
4. From your perspective, how would you define the differences between ethics and legalities?
5. How can a provider’s values create a conflict when working with clients? How do you keep your values from interfering in your work with clients?
6. What are some legalities that pose a conflict when considering multicultural factors?
7. What are the legal ramifications of disclosing client’s information, I.E. client’s diagnosis, health concerns, and/or disability, without proper consent?
8. What are the ethical/legal implications of using emerging therapeutic techniques with clients?
9. What ethical advice would you share with a novice entering this field?

Thank you!

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Mod Note: Although discussion of ethical considerations is certainly appropriate for SDN, the forums are not a place for seeking assistance with class/academic assignments.