PSY 364 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Primary Stages, Therapeutic Relationship, Psychodynamics
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Ethics part 1: the process of helping (interpersonal process) - module 5. Psychology and mental health legitimized - incorporated on mcat. Starting to help - can"t jump right in to try to solve someone"s problem. Need a place to talk through things. First establish a relationship with the person and develop rapport. Ethics apply to all aspects of life as a helping professional. From informed consent (for treatment - what to expect, costs, confidentiality, etc. ) through termination. Become a client when you sign the informed consent form. Make sure you use treatments proven to be safe and efficacious. Malpractice insurance, record-keeping, organization of a practice, etc. Based on protecting the client in as many ways as possible. What to do when things go wrong or conflicts arise. In some theoretical perspectives, defining the relationship between the therapist and the client/patient defines the therapy itself. Ex: rigerian theory (interpersonal psychology), early psychodynamics.
