Section 1

Question 1

Your ethical duty in therapy (S1:A)

Answer 1

NOT to approve or disapprove of your client’s values; your role is to help your client’s explore and clarify their beliefs and apply their values to solving their problems

Question 2

True or False: It is legally binding to claim “ I didn’t know that was an ethical violation” (S1: A)

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What are the Canadian Courts’ expectations of therapists? (during a malpractice suit) (S1:A)

EXAM HINT

Answer 3

1. Act in a way that is expected of you (as per your peers)
2. To act in good faith (how do you protect client rights?)
3. To keep documentation that demonstrates your adherence to code of ethics/standards of practice

Question 4

What are some of the essential behaviours of a therapist? (S1:A)

Answer 4

• Show respect to client (consent; client autonomy)
• Protect client privacy
• Be straightforward
• Be competent
• Do no harm
• Keep up to date with the law (couselling practice AND client rights)

Question 5

What are ethics??? (S1:A)

EXAM HINT

Answer 5

Study of standards of conduct and moral judgement

More than rules - a way of reasoning and constructing relationships with others

About:

1) Protecting client
2) Preserving dignity
3) Responsible caring
4) Taking action (using ROLE POWER)

Not just

• avoiding punishment
• creating/following/enforcing rules
• pleasing others to be liked

Question 6

What are the core moral principles? (S1:A)

Answer 6

Veracity
Justice
Fidelity
Do Not Harm
Do Good for Others
Autonomy
Self Care

(Very Jumbo Ferrets Drew Dark AvacadoS)

Question 7

The 5 Ethical Tests (S1:A)

Answer 7

The Public Test - what if your name is published in the news paper

The Reversibility Test - how would I want to be treated

Professional Test - what would my peers say

Universality Test - Would you make the same decision for other clients?

Test of Gain - Who gains in this decision, me or client?

Question 8

What is an ethical dilemma? (S1:A)

Answer 8

Results from a situation where outside factors clash with the expectations of the profession

Can be conflict between one or more of:

• personal issues
• moral principles
• workplace policy/expectations
• code of ethics/standards of practice
• law
• clinical knowledge

Question 9

True or False: Solving ethical dilemmas is about looking for the right answer (S1:A)

Answer 9

False

Look for decision that promotes dignity of client; chose decision that is MORE right than alternatives

Question 10

What is the Gold Standard of Ethical Decision Making Models?

What are some other decision making models?

Answer 10

GOLD: CPA Decision Making Model

Other:
CCPA Model
Feminist Ethical decision making model