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Hardy, K. V., & Laszloffy, T. A. (1995). The cultural genogram: Key to training culturally competent family therapists. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 21(3), 227-237. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0606.1995.tb00158.x
The author of this article outlines the tension between religious and social conservative perspectives and MFT association principles. Results include suggestions for honoring conservatives and welcoming them in spite of differences in values.

Hecker, L. L., & Edwards, A. B. (2014). The impact of HIPAA and HITECH: New standards for confidentiality, security, and documentation for marriage and family therapists. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 42(2), 95-113. https://doi.org/10.1080/01926187.2013.792711
This article demonstrates how to utilize the cultural genogram to develop culturally competent ways to increase awareness and sensitivity. The authors encourage MFTs to explore personal factors in addition to providing examples of strategies to work with clients.

Letzring, T. D., & Snow, M. S. (2011). Mental health practitioners and HIPAA. International Journal of Play Therapy, 20(3), 153-164. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0023717
This article provides an overview of privacy protections and security rules relevant to MFT practice. The authors include information on documentation guidelines as well as consequences and penalties related to security violations.

Maione, P. V. (2010). Help me help you: Suggested guidelines for case presentation. Contemporary Family Therapy, 33(1), 17-24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-010-9138-y
authors summarize HIPAA factors related to working with children and adults. Topics include covered entities, health information, and electronic transactions. They also provide examples of breaches and highlight compliance strategies.