Christian Counseling Ethics

A Handbook for Therapists, Pastors & Counselors

Edited by Randolph K. Sanders

(paperback)

Product Details

Line: IVP Academic
Length: 404 pages
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Binding: paperback
Published: June 1997

ISBN-10: 0-8308-1892-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-1892-1
IVP Order Code: 1892

Related Subjects

Counseling

1. Embracing Our Ethical Mandate - Randolph K. Sanders
      Ethical Issues in Mental Health
      Responses to Codes of Ethics
      Christian Mental Health Care Today
      Cultural and Religious Trends
      The Christian Mental Health Professional
      Ethics and Scripture
      Ethics and God's Call
2. Psychotherapy & Christian Ethics - Alan C. Tjeltveit
      "Ethics" Versus "Christian Ethics"
      Professional Ethics
      Ethics in Context and as Content
      Ethical Theory
      Social Ethics, Public Policy and Consensus

Part 1: The Christian Practitioner

3. Essential Elements for Ethical Counsel - Horace C. Lukens Jr.
      Confidentiality
      Informed Consent to Treatment
      Documentation
      Ending Treatment
      Dual Relationships
4. Qualifications of the Christian Mental Health Professional - Richard E. Butman
      Defining Competence
      Ten Guidelines for Improving the Competence of Christian Clinicians
5. Pastors Who Counsel - Bill Blackburn
      Pastoral Counseling in Context
      The Pastor as Shepherd
      Integrity of the Pastor
      The Ethics of Referral
      Boundary Issues
      General Guidelines for Pastoral Counseling
6. Sexual Misconduct & the Abuse of Power - John F. Shackelford & Randolph K. Sanders
      Incidence of Sexual Misconduct
      Ethical Standards
      Patients Are Harmed
      Patients Most Likely to Be Abused
      Sexual Misconduct and the Abuse of Power
      Other Types of Abuse of Power
      The Abusing Therapist
      Rehabilitation of Abusing Therapists
      Prevention
7. Christian Responses to the Unethical Healer - Ioma L. Hawkins & Colleen K. Benson
      A Survey of Christian Counselors and Ethical Behavior
      Results of the Survey
      Conclusions Reached
      The Response to the Impaired Healer
      When to Take Action

Part 2: Issues in Counseling Ethics

8. Ethics in Marital Therapy & Premarital Counseling - Steven J. Sandage & Everett L. Worthington Jr.
      Ethical Principles
      Christian Ethics
      Professional Ethics
      Integrative Ethics
      Ethical Theories
      Ethical Themes
      Issues Arising in Professional Practice
      Issues Arising from Theological Views
      Issues Arising from Research and Practice
9. The Homosexual Client - Mark A. Yarhouse & Stanton L. Jones
      Principle A: Competence
      Principle B: Integrity
      Principle C: Professional and Scientific Responsibility
      Prinicple D: Respect for People's Rights and Dignity
      Principle E: Concern for Others' Welfare
      Principle F: Social Responsibility
10. The Child Client - Jeffrey S. Berryhill & Angela M. Sabates
      Protection of Children
      Child Abuse
      Children's Rights
      Discipline
      Informed Consent
      Confidentiality
      Participation in Direction of Treatment
      Spiritual Issues
11. Clients with Chronic Conditions - James H. Jennison
      Professional Codes of Ethics
      Chronic Clinical Conditions
      Sources of Bias
      Ethical Issues and the Chronic Patient
      A Christian Perspective on the Chronic Patient
12. Deprogramming - H. Newton Malony
      Families Can Overreact
      Abusing Authority
      Satanic Ritual Abuse and Brainwashing
      When Cult Is an Unfair Label
      The Hazards of Extreme Beliefs
      Available Alternatives

Part 3: Counseling Contexts

13. Business Ethics in Mental Health Service - Randolph K. Sanders
      The Business of Mental Health
      Truth in Advertising
      Payment for Services
      Interactions Inside and Outside the Workplace
14. Lay Counselor Training - Siang-Yang Tan
      Ethical and Legal Issues
      Confidentiality
      Competency
      Choice
      Possible Hazards Faced by the Lay Counselor
      Proper Evaluation of Lay Counselors
15. Ethical Issues in Special Settings: An Interview with Stephen H. Allison & Richard L. Price - Randolph K. Sanders
      Ethical Issues in Military and University Counseling
      Issues Beyond the Ethics Code
      Conflict Between Ethics and Organizations
      Spiritual Resources in Counseling
      Ethical Dilemmas in Secular Settings
      Suggestions for the Young Professional
16. Forensic Psychology - James M. Alsdurf
      The Nature of Forensic Psychology
      Professional Guidelines and Codes of Conduct
      Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists
      Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychology
      Predicting Behavior
      Christian Ethics and Forensic Psychology
      Christian Ethics as a Guide to Forensic Practice
      Using "Christian" Psychology as a Source of Authority
      The Difficulties of Integration in a Forensic Setting

PART 4: CURRENT TRENDS IN ETHICS EDUCATION

17. Training Programs - Mark R. McMinn & Katheryn Rhoads Meek
      Graduate Training
      What Is the Essential Content of an Ethics Curriculum?
      What Are the Effective Methods of Teaching Ethics?
      Continuing Education
      Consultation and Supervision
      Personal Therapy
18. A Model for Ethical Decision-Making - Randolph K. Sanders
      Ethical Foundations
      A Model for Ethical Decision-Making
      Case One: Temptation
      Case Two: Confidentiality Versus the Client's Welfare
19. Christian Codes: Are They Better? - James R. Beck
      Christian Codes
      Secular Codes
      Williams's Ethical Descriptors
      Malony's Comparison
      Distinctives of the Christian Codes
      Future Issues

Appendix A: The Ethical Behavior of Christian Therapists - Mark S. Oordt
      The Practices of Christian Psychotherapists
      Boundary Issues
      Sexual Issues
      Financial Issues
      Confidentiality
      Accountability and Protecting the Profession
      Miscellaneous Behaviors

Appendix B: Ethical Codes & Guidelines
APA
CAPS
AAPC
AAMFT
ACA

Appendix C: Sample Consent Forms

Contributors

Index