Discussion Post: Psychotherapy with Individuals and Groups
Learning Objectives
1) Compare legal and ethical considerations for group and family therapy to legal and ethical considerations for individual therapy
2) Analyze the impact of legal and ethical considerations on therapeutic approaches for clients in group and family therapy
3) Recommend strategies to address legal and ethical considerations for group and family therapy
To prepare:
1) Review this week's Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide on group and family therapy.
2) View the media, Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Professions, Volume I, and reflect on legal and ethical considerations for group and family therapy and individual therapy.
Post an explanation of how legal and ethical considerations for group and family therapy differ from those for individual therapy. Then, explain how these differences might impact your therapeutic approaches for clients in group and family therapy. Support your rationale with evidence-based literature.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.