Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Therapist has a Bad Boss

Jul 24, 2024
Dr. Kirk, a therapist reviewing an ethical violation case, discusses therapist ethical standards, high-risk clients, inadequate supervision, client red flags, safety planning, and a court case involving client suicide. The episode emphasizes the importance of proper supervision, risk assessment for suicide, and expert guidance for improved mental health care.
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INSIGHT

Ethical Decision-Making Complexity

  • Therapist ethics are not simple rules.
  • Ethical decision-making involves a complex process, including the standard of care and justifications.
INSIGHT

Ethical Ruling Opacity

  • Court and licensing board rulings on ethical violations are rarely accessible to therapists.
  • This lack of transparency makes it difficult for therapists to understand ethical guidelines.
ANECDOTE

Clear vs. Unclear Ethical Codes

  • One clear ethical rule: no sexual intimacy with current clients.
  • Other ethical codes, like those around multiple relationships, are less clear-cut.
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