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MFT-6201 v4

Week 1 Resources

Introduction to Professional Ethics

Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Corey, C. (2024). Introduction to professional ethics. Issues and ethics in the helping professions (11th ed., pp. 1-36). Cengage Learning.

  • Read Chapter 1. This book is the textbook for this course. Most weeks, you will read a chapter from it as a foundation for exploring the topic for that week. This week’s chapter is an introduction to the topic of ethics and provides a model for ethical decision-making.
  • Make sure to complete the self-assessment inventory on pages 26-32. You will also complete the same inventory at the end of the course to examine how your attitudes may have changed due to your experiences throughout this course.   

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Marriage and Family Therapy CA Clinical Licensing Exam Prep 

Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences (AATBS). (2021). Marriage and family therapy CA clinical licensing exam prep, Volume 1 and 2.

  • Read the following sections: Table of Contents, Introduction, and Competence. This is a resource you will use throughout the course. These sections apply directly to this week’s topics.
  • Read the following section: (CA AATBS) In Section “Managing Legal and Ethical Obligations within the Therapeutic Relationship”.

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User’s Guide to the 2015 AAMFT Code of Ethics

Caldwell, B. E. (2015). User’s guide to the 2015 AAMFT code of ethics. American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

  • This book takes the ethical standards and provides case examples and commentary regarding the application of the standard to the case. This will help you develop critical thinking and skills in applying the code of ethics to actual situations. Refer to this resource as needed.

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In addition to reviewing the specific resources above, you should also start to explore the various materials under the “Course & Professional Resources” tab, especially since you will be expected to cite specific ethical codes and laws and regulations in your assignment.

Optional Weekly Resources