"For the clients who see us in counseling . . . theological purity will make little difference if we do not practice with ethical integrity." Randolph K. Sanders, from chapter one The work of psychotherapy and counseling is full of ethical challenges and dilemmas. Responding to these situations with wisdom is critical, not only for the professional?s credibility, but also for good therapeutic relationships and positive treatment outcomes. Since its first publication, Christian Counseling Ethics has become a standard reference work for Christian psychologists, counselors and pastors and a key text at Christian universities and seminaries. This thoroughly revised edition retains core material on counseling ethics that has made it so valuable in a variety of settings. Now fully updated, it weighs and assesses new and emerging ethical issues in the field. For example, the current volume explores ethical issues involved in:
- multiple relationships
- confidentiality
- documentation
- therapist competence and character
- addressing spiritual and value issues in therapy
- teletherapy
- individual and couples therapy
- counseling with minors
- psychological first aid after disasters
- counseling crossculturally
In addition, the book considers dilemmas Christian therapists face in specific settings such as:
- church-based counseling centers
- government and military institutions
- missions organizations
- college counseling centers
Psychologist Randolph Sanders has assembled a distinguished team of clinicians and academicians to address the issues. They include W. Brad Johnson, Alan Tjeltveit, Everett Worthington, Sally Schwer Canning, Siang-Yang Tan, Tamara Anderson, Stanton Jones, Jennifer Ripley, Angela Sabates, Mark Yarhouse, Richard Butman and Cynthia Eriksson.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Randolph K. Sanders, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in independent practice in New Braunfels, Texas. He is the former executive director of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) and served as an ex-officio member of the committee that revised the CAPS Statement of Ethical Guidelines. He is a noted writer and speaker on ethical matters in psychotherapy.
REVIEW
"Overall, I feel the book is one that can be used by students just entering the world of mental health (or pastoral counseling) along with seasoned therapists it is an accessible, practical and enjoyable read. It is also a work I believe educators and researchers of mental health will find valuable as a resource it is both comprehensive, but concisely written."
Joyce Wagner, Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 2014, Vol. 33, No. 3
