Overview
""For the clients who see us in counseling . . . theological purity will make little difference if we do not practice with ethical integrity.""Randolph K. Sanders, from chapter oneThe work of psychotherapy and counseling is full of ethical challenges and dilemmas. Responding to these situations with wisdom is critical, not only for the professional?s credibility, but also for good therapeutic relationships and positive treatment outcomes. Since its first publication, Christian Counseling Ethics has become a standard reference work for Christian psychologists, counselors and pastors and a key text at Christian universities and seminaries. This thoroughly revised edition retains core material on counseling ethics that has made it so valuable in a variety of settings. Now fully updated, it weighs and assesses new and emerging ethical issues in the field. For example, the current volume explores ethical issues involved in: multiple relationships confidentiality documentation therapist competence and character addressing spiritual and value issues in therapy teletherapy individual and couples therapy counseling with minors psychological first aid after disasters counseling crossculturally In addition, the book considers dilemmas Christian therapists face in specific settings such as: church-based counseling centers government and military institutions missions organizations college counseling centers Psychologist Randolph Sanders has assembled a distinguished team of clinicians and academicians to address the issues. They include W. Brad Johnson, Alan Tjeltveit, Everett Worthington, Sally Schwer Canning, Siang-Yang Tan, Tamara Anderson, Stanton Jones, Jennifer Ripley, Angela Sabates, Mark Yarhouse, Richard Butman and Cynthia Eriksson. Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.
Full Product Details
Author: Randolph K. Sanders
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Imprint: Inter-Varsity Press,US
Edition: 2nd Edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.40cm
, Height: 3.90cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.766kg
ISBN: 9780830839940
ISBN 10: 0830839941
Pages: 553
Publication Date: 08 March 2013
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Overall, I feel the book is one that can be used by students just entering the world of mental health (or pastoral counseling) along with seasoned therapists it is an accessible, practical and enjoyable read. It is also a work I believe educators and researchers of mental health will find valuable as a resource it is both comprehensive, but concisely written. --Joyce Wagner, Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 2014, Vol. 33, No. 3
""Overall, I feel the book is one that can be used by students just entering the world of mental health (or pastoral counseling) along with seasoned therapists—it is an accessible, practical and enjoyable read. It is also a work I believe educators and researchers of mental health will find valuable as a resource—it is both comprehensive, but concisely written."" -- Joyce Wagner, Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 2014, Vol. 33, No. 3
"""Overall, I feel the book is one that can be used by students just entering the world of mental health (or pastoral counseling) along with seasoned therapists—it is an accessible, practical and enjoyable read. It is also a work I believe educators and researchers of mental health will find valuable as a resource—it is both comprehensive, but concisely written."" -- Joyce Wagner, Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 2014, Vol. 33, No. 3"
Overall, I feel the book is one that can be used by students just entering the world of mental health (or pastoral counseling) along with seasoned therapists-it is an accessible, practical and enjoyable read. It is also a work I believe educators and researchers of mental health will find valuable as a resource-it is both comprehensive, but concisely written. -- Joyce Wagner, Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 2014, Vol. 33, No. 3
Author Information
Randolph K. Sanders, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in independent practice in New Braunfels, Texas. He is the former executive director of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) and served as an ex-officio member of the committee that revised the CAPS Statement of Ethical Guidelines. He is a noted writer and speaker on ethical matters in psychotherapy.
