LibGuides: MFT-6201 v4: Week 8 Resources

Week 8 Resources

Managing Boundaries and Multiple Relationships

Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Corey, C. (2024). Managing boundaries and multiple relationships. In Issues and ethics in the helping professions (11th ed., pp. 288-341). Cengage Learning.

Chapter 7 provides the foundation for exploring this week's topics.

Access your Redshelf book in the Getting Started module of the course or click on Bookshelf in the top navigation bar of the course.

Therapists in a Fishbowl: The Challenges of a Small-Town Practice
Gitlin, D. (2019, July/August). Therapists in a fishbowl: The challenges of a small-town practice. Psychotherapy Networker.
In this article, the author describes their own experiences as a therapist in a small town, discussing important aspects to be considered.
To Swipe or Not to Swipe? Contemplating Mental Health Professionals’ Use of Online Dating Services
O’Neil, K. (2020). To swipe or not to swipe? Contemplating mental health professionals’ use of online dating services. Psychotherapy Bulletin, 55(1), 34-40.
This article explores ethical considerations for therapists’ online presence, including online dating, and important things to consider.
Yesterday’s Ethics Vs. Today’s Realities
Barrett, M J. (2012, July/August). Yesterday’s ethics vs. today’s realities. Psychotherapy Networker.
This article explores boundaries in the therapeutic relationship.

Categories of Dual or Multiple Relationships between Psychotherapist & Clients
Zur, O. (2015). Categories of dual or multiple relationshisp between psychotherapist & clients. [PDF].
A pdf of this document will be included with this course development template.
This 1-page resource provides a quick way to assess the many aspects of dual or multiple relationships, providing information to consider when making an legal and ethical decision regarding relationship between psychotherapists and their clients. Familiarize yourself with this resource, use it as needed, and keep it for further reference.

Course & Professional Resources

In addition to this week’s readings, review the “Course & Professional Resources” tab, especially when it comes to the ethical codes that pertain to dual/multiple relationships, gifts and bartering.

Optional Weekly Resources

Top Ethical Violations for Marriage and Family Therapists
Yates-Anyabwile, S. R. (2020, December 14). Top ethical violations for marriage and family therapists [Video]. YouTube.
This 15-minute video explores gifts, multiple relationships, and confidentiality.
Understanding the Legal and Ethical Considerations of Gifts in the Therapeutic Relationship
Montgomery, A. (2022, July 20). Understanding the legal & ethical considerations of gifts in the therapeutic relationship. CAMFT.
This article written by a CAMFT attorney explores the ethical, clinical, and cultural considerations when it comes to receiving or giving gifts. It also includes examples of real cases.

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 each AAMFT ethical standard and provides a case example 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.

Access your Redshelf book in the Getting Started module of the course or click on Bookshelf in the top navigation bar of the course.