Christian Counseling Ethics: A Handbook for Therapists, Pastors, & Counselors

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	Christian Counseling Ethics: A Handbook for Therapists, Pastors, & Counselors InterVarsity Press, 1997 - 404 pages average customer review:based on 3 reviews view larger image
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State and federal codes, professional association statements and denominational guidelines have been drawn up to address ethical issues in mental health work. In this book you'll find key professional guidelines compiled in the light of the Christian faith.

Excellent overview of major ethics issues in counseling

Dr. Sanders and contributing authors give a realistic picture of the ethical issues that face Christian and secular counselors. The issues are well illustrated by examples and evaluation of the right or wrong responses. Not just a book for professionals, strong chapters are devoted to pastoral and lay counseling. Appendices feature Codes of Ethics from major associations in counseling and psychology. This is a fine addition to any professional's library, a must-read for counseling students, and a great gift for a pastor or church counseling ministry director. I'm using this as a primary text for my graduate students in Ethics and Law for Christian Counselors. Thank you, Dr. Sanders, well done! Dr. Kathie Erwin

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Table of Contents

Chapter One: Embracing Our Ethical Mandate Chapter Two: Psychotherapy and Christian Ethics Chapter Three: Essential Elements for Ethical Counsel Chapter Four: Qualifications of the Christian Mental Health Professional Chapter Five: Pastors Who Counsel Chapter Six: Sexual Misconduct & the Abuse of Power Chapter Seven: Christian Responses to the Unethical Healer Chapter Eight: Ethics in Marital Therapy & Premarital Counseling Chapter Nine: The Homosexual Client Chapter Ten: The Child Client Chapter Eleven: Clients with Chronic Conditions Chapter Twelve: Deprogramming Chapter Thirteen: Business Ethics in Mental Health Service Chapter Fourteen: Lay Counselor Training Chapter Fifteen: Ethical Issues in Special Settings Chapter Sixteen: Forensic Psychology Chapter Seventeen: Training Programs Chapter Eighteen: A Model for Ethical Decision-Making Chapter Nineteen: Christian Codes Appendix A: The Ethical Behavior of Christian Therapists Appendix B: Ethical Codes & Guidelines (APA, CAPS, AAPC, AAMFT, ACA) Appendix C: Sample Consent Forms

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Excellent Introduction

As the title implies, "Christian Counseling Ethics" offers an exellent overview of legal, moral, ethical, and Christian behavior in the counseling relationship. Edited by R. K. Sanders and written by a team of leading practitioners and professors, this handbook serves well counselors, pastors, and lay helpers. An updated edition would be welcomed, as this first edition is now edging past a decade old. In that edition, issues could be further explored regarding "dual relationships" especially with the growth in the past decade of spiritual direction, spiritual friendship, and pastoral care all overlapping increasingly with "modern counseling."

Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction," "Soul Physicians," "Spiritual Friends," and the forthcoming "Sacred Friendships: Listening to the Voices of Women Soul Care-Givers and Spiritual Directors."

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