PSY 6801 Therapeutic Boundaries
This course offers a framework for understanding professional ethical values and standards and a model for engaging in ethical decision-making. Complicated ethics cases and challenging dilemmas are addressed with regards to consent, confidentiality, multiple relationships, electronic communication, and bullying. Consideration is given to the relationship between culturally competent practice, social justice, and the ethics of advocacy. Ethics related to cultural and diversity issues including clients with disabilities, international clients, and older adults are explored.