Self-Inventories

Self-Inventories

A good therapist gets involved in the client 's case without getting involved with the client emotionally . 5

Touching , whether erotic or not , is best avoided in counseling , because it easily be misunderstood by the client . 5

Therapists who touch clients of only one sex are guilty of sexist practice . 1

Although it may be unwise to form social relationships with clients while are in counseling , there should be no ethical or professional prohibition at social relationships after counseling ends . 3

If I were a truly ethical professional , I

would never be sexually attracted to client . 3

If I were counseling a client who was sexually attracted to me , I might refer client to another counselor . 5

I might be inclined to barter my therapeutic services for goods if a client could not afford my fees . 2

If a client initiated the possibility of exchanging services in lieu of payment I would consider bartering as an option . 4

Sexual involvement with a client is never ethical , even after therapy has ended . 5

s such as rotic touching , dealing with sexual attractions , and sexual dilemmas should be addressed throughout the counselor 's training program . 5

Unethical behavior is anything that results in harm to the client . 5

If another professional was doing something I considered to be unethical

I would report him or her to the state licensing agency . 5

It is essential that I monitor my own behavior and think of ways to lessen the chances of unethical behavior on my part . 5

I would never accept a gift from a client , for doing so constitutes crossing appropriate boundaries . 3

It is essential to consider the cultural context in deciding on the appropriateness of bartering , accepting gifts , and the counselor assuming multiple roles with a client . 5

Dual or multiple relationships are almost always problematic and therefore should be considered unethical . 3

Because dual relationships are so widespread , they should not be considered as either inappropriate or unethical in all circumstances but should be decided on a case-by-case basis . 4

I would have no trouble accepting a close friend as a client if we had a clear understanding of how our personal relationship could be separated from our professional one . 4

As long as my client felt comfortable about developing a social relationship with me once therapy was over , I would have little difficulty forming such a relationship . 5

It will be relatively easy for me to establish clear and firm boundaries with my clients . 4 Reflections

The self-inventory that I just accomplished basically communicate three realms of clinical and ethical procedure that embody the groundwork of clinical care for clients with regards any form of psychological illness . Based on the works of Coady and Bloch (1996 , Melbourne Press the work of a therapist is guided by these domains which any practitioner should be knowledgeable . They include informed consent , the therapeutic relationship , and confidentiality . A comprehension of these clinical and ethical practices will assist mental health professionals as they...