When an Individual-Therapy Client Is Married:
Ethical Considerations

Previously Recorded

$59.99 Susan Heitler, PhD

Individual therapy for married individuals presents multiple ethical challenges, particularly concerning the principles of beneficence (optimizing benefits) and inadvertent maleficence (doing harm to the client, their spouse, or their marriage). Additionally, ethical dilemmas regarding dual relationships versus the one-therapist rule, therapist competence, and confidentiality present unique considerations when a client is married. Via research, case examples, and experiential learning, this webinar explores these multiple ethical dilemmas, then offers potential solutions.

About the Presenter

Susan Heitler, PhD, is a distinguished clinical psychologist and accomplished author. Her six books, including the seminal work 'From Conflict to Resolution: Skills and Strategies for Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy' have contributed significantly to the field of psychotherapy, especially by creating a conceptual map for integrative treatment and by clarifying the principles of win-win conflict resolution. Dr. Heitler has conducted workshops across the United States and internationally including in the Middle East, Australia, China, and Europe. Close to 2 million viewers have watched her TEDx talk on lifting depression. Her popular Psychology Today blog, “Resolution, Not Conflict”, has amassed over 26 million reads."

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

Learning Objectives:

Summarize at least one example in which individual therapy for a married client violated the ethical standard of beneficence.

Explain at least one example in which individual therapy violated the ethical standard of maleficence.

Roleplay how to explain their rules for confidentiality to clients when the treatment involves a combination of individual and couple therapy treatment formats.

Learning Objectives:

Summarize at least one example in which individual therapy for a married client violated the ethical standard of beneficence.

Explain at least one example in which individual therapy violated the ethical standard of maleficence.

Roleplay how to explain their rules for confidentiality to clients when the treatment involves a combination of individual and couple therapy treatment formats.

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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