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WELCOME TO PSY 627
Legal & Ethical Issues!
This is an exciting cornerstone of your education as a therapist!
NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CLASS WEDNESDAY 11/23



IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN THE FOLLOWING:

This course examines the laws and professional codes of ethics pertaining to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. How legal and ethical issues impact the profession of counseling with an emphasis on current California law is discussed.

Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the laws, ethical codes, and values in the counseling profession.
  • Identify and integrate relevant legal and ethical responsibilities within the practice of psychotherapy.
  • Demonstrate the ability to assess a client's danger to self and/or others and to implement legal and ethical interventions based on that assessment.
  • Integrate the understanding of the issues of confidentiality, unprofessional conduct, and managing ethical boundaries into counseling practice.
  • Demonstrate the ability to write and file mandated reports.
  • Incorporate ethical considerations regarding multicultural and diversity issues into mental health practice.



QUIZ #1 will cover chapters 2 and 3

BELOW PLEASE FIND THE STUDY GUIDE TO THE FINAL AND THE TAKE HOME QUESTIONS.  FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN THE LAST DAY OF CLASS BY MIDNIGHT.   

PSY 627 ETHICS STUDY GUIDE AND TAKE HOME
PSY 627 Syllabus 2016
CH 1 PPT
CH 2 PPT
CH 3 PPT
CH 4 PPT
CH 5 PPT
AAMFT Code of Ethics PDF
Professional Therapy Never Includes Sex - Brochure
CH 6 PPT
CH 7 PPT
The Case of Adam Richter
CH 8 PPT
CH 9 PPT
Positive Ethics
CH 10 PPT
CH 11 PPT
APA ETHICS & HOMOSEXUALITY
CH 12 PPT
CH 13 PPT
APA FAQ About Transgender
APA  RESPONSE TO HOMOSEXUALITY
You can pay for Consultation Groups and Life Focus Meetings via PAYPAL, by or by calling (657-333-0824) and we will accept MasterCard and Visa over the phone.  There is a $2.00 service fee.