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Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy, 4/E
S. Allen Wilcoxon, University of Alabama
Theodore P. Remley, Jr., University of New Orleans
Samuel T. Gladding, Wake Forest University
Charles H. Huber, New Mexico State University

ISBN-10: 0131120344
ISBN-13: 9780131120341

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 448 pp
Published: 07/06/2006

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This best-selling text for students, supervisors, and practitioners in marriage and family therapy examines the cultural, ethical, legal, and professional issues of marriage and family therapy using values as a beginning point for practice decisions. Organized in a four-part format, the book includes current cultural issues; examines ethical codes, problems, and domains; offers perspective on the latest legislation; and discusses issues of professional identity. Three chapters devoted to case studies add context and illustrate the complexities inherent in marriage and family therapy. One of these "casebook" chapters addresses ethical issues (Chapter 7), one deals with legal issues (Chapter 10) and one looks at professional issues (Chapter 12).  In the fourth edition, emphasis is retained for classic ethical, legal, and professional concerns arming readers with more knowledge about:  the personal, professional, and institutional layers of values affecting marriage and family therapists; managed mental health care; culturally responsive marriage and family therapy; the impact and use of technology in marriage and family therapy; and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its influence on marriage and family therapy practice.

  • More extensive examination of multicultural considerations for marriage and family therapists-Culturally-responsive therapists must be aware of the impact of cultural derivatives affecting both themselves and the client/system with who they are interacting.  This brief but essential overview provides a context for subsequent discussion throughout the text regarding the cultural considerations for marriage and family practice.
  • Discussion of the convergence and divergence of personal, professional, and institutional layers of values affecting marriage and family therapists-Competent and prepared therapists must manage the complexity of personal, professional, and institutional values in their care with clients.  When these layers align, decisions may be relatively clear and uncomplicated.  However, when these layers represent conflicting paradigms or goals/objectives, complex and difficult decisions must be addressed by the practitioner.
  • Substantive comparisons between five ethical codes for mental health disciplines offer expansive views into ethical propriety in client care-Man marriage and family therapists come from a traditional MFT background and have their professional identity as MFTs.  However, others come from disciplines such as counseling, psychology, and social work.  Examining the code entries from related disciplines informs the ethical practitioner about considerations that may extend beyond those featured in their primary professional code of ethics.
  • The impact and use of technology in marriage and family therapy-Contemporary marriage and family therapy features considerable reliance on technology-based systems as primary or ancillary aspects of care.  Whether for data storage/management, supplemental resources for therapy, or on-line means of intervention, careful attention to the impact of technology is a must for informed marriage and family therapists.
  • Extensive discussion of derivatives of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-Federal legislation within the HIPAA have led to the emergence of substantive ethical, legal, and professional issues for marriage and family therapists.  The impact of HIPAA is examined relative to each of these spheres throughout the text.

Chapter 1        Values as Context for Therapy

Chapter 2        Marriage and Family Therapy: A Framework of Systems and Layers

Chapter 3        Promoting Ethical Practice: Foundational Principles and Traditions

Chapter 4        Unique Ethical Considerations in Marriage and Family Therapy

Chapter 5        Intimate Partner Violence: An Illustrative Example

Chapter 6        Contemporary Ethical Issues

Chapter 7        Ethical Accountability: A Casebook

Chapter 8        The Marriage and Family Therapist: Roles and Responsibilities within the Legal System

Chapter 9        Family Law

Chapter 10      Legal Considerations

Chapter 11      Professional Identity as a Marriage and Family Therapist

Chapter 12      Contemporary Professional Issues

"...This work best reflects what is required in the COAMFTE/AAMFT accreditation standards..."

Volker Thomas, Purdue University

 

"...offers the best coverage (regarding) MFT practices as well as an excellent introduction to administrative law."

Peter Sherrard, University of Florida

Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy

4th Edition

S. Allen Wilcoxon

Theodore P. Remley, Jr.

Samuel T. Gladding

Charles H. Huber

 

"...This work best reflects what is required in the COAMFTE/AAMFT accreditation standards." --Volker Thomas, Purdue University

 

VALUES AS CONTEXT FOR THERAPY

This best-selling text examines the cultural, ethical, legal, and professional issues of marriage and family therapy using values as a beginning point for practice decisions. Organized in a four-part format, the book includes current cultural issues; examines ethical codes, problems, and domains; offers perspective on the latest legislation; and discusses issues of professional identity. Three chapters devoted to case studies add context and illustrate the complexities inherent in marriage and family therapy. One of these "casebook" chapters addresses ethical issues (Chapter 7), one deals with legal issues (Chapter 10) and one looks at professional issues (Chapter 12).

 

In this fourth edition learn more about:

  • The personal, professional, and institutional layers of values impacting marriage and family therapists
  • Culturally responsive marriage and family therapy
  • The impact and use of technology in marriage and family therapy
  • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its influence on marriag eand family therapy practice

"...offers the best coverage (regarding) MFT practices as well as an excellent introduction to administrative law." --Peter Sherrard, University of Florida

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