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How does one make decisions or influence other people without operating from within a moral framework? Can psychotherapeutic relationships exist apart from the moral beliefs of the client, therapist, or a larger collective culture? How do therapists encourage ethical and moral decision-making on the part of their clients without essentially imposing their own beliefs? Beyond the Rule Book is a collection of articles addressing the role of morality in the therapeutic process, with a particular emphasis on feminist perspectives. The authors of each piece confront difficult issues around moral influence and ethical decision-making through a variety of real-life examples and case studies. The authors stimulate their readers to challenge some of their own basic assumptions about the role of morality in psychotherapeutic relationships, as well as the role of psychotherapy itself in our society. Should a therapist prioritize the individual rights of her client over her responsibility to her children? When, if ever, is it appropriate to encourage clients to focus on their own needs rather than those of the larger group? How have individualistic values influenced our decision-making as practitioners, and what are the implications for clients from other cultures? The discussion doesn't end with education about ethical codes of various professional organizations. Situations commonly arise that don't fit the circumstances anticipated by the codes. What the editors suggest is "theorists and practitioners should not conspire to keep invisible the moral aspects of the enterprise in which we are engaged, should not pretend that it is not infused with moral issues". Instead, moral education should be an integral part of the training of therapists. Overall, Beyond the Rule Book is a collection of well-written, thought-provoking articles about complex moral issues raised by therapeutic interactions, with the feminist principle of empowerment as a central theme. Articles include discussion of the dilemmas of working as a therapist within the child-welfare system, feminist psychotherapy with women in prison, working with clients with disabilities, and self-care for women psychotherapists. This book will be a valuable addition to any counselor-education program and is highly recommended for all who work in mental health and social services. --Molly Hefta Read More

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    Learn to take a moral position as a feminist therapist!

    Beyond the Rule Book: Moral Issues and Dilemmas in the Practice of Psychotherapy examines feminist therapy and its commitment to work against injustice and work for social and personal change by providing quality and unbiased services to clients. A dialogue is opened among feminist psychotherapists about the moral aspects of psychotherapy from the standpoint that psychotherapy, without a moral stance, is defined as demoralizing. You will discover psychotherapeutic situations that do not fit into any established ethical code, so that the code must be interpreted and a decision must be made giving your clients unprejudiced and effective service. Beyond the Rule Book will help every feminist therapist with the moral and ethical dilemmas that constantly arise in practice. You will explore the use of moral codes in feminist therapy and learn practical suggestions for therapeutic self-care to improve the quality of your sessions. In addition, these suggestions will teach you to model positive behavior in sessions and prevent burnout. Some of the areas of feminist therapy you will explore include:

    • lesbian feminism and deconstructing the lesbian feminist â??rulesâ? of sexuality and physical appearance
    • case examples of clinical situations where the therapist is able to use her moral stance to help low-income clients with homophobia and paternalism
    • case examples and creative interpretation of a biblical text to create a moral view for the feminist therapist
    • ways to morally and ethically work in a penal or other institutional system that may be racist and patriarchal, and may also be inherently antagonistic to the development of trust in the therapeutic relationship
    • questions about boundaries with clients with disabilities, being effective with this population, valuing the disability culture, and being aware of the differences between disability and impairment
    • the interface between personal and political agendas for the therapist and the client

      Beyond the Rule Book will show you how the issue of morality affects your services and how to make decisions beyond established ethical codes. You will explore and consider questions such as â??What is the role of morality in psychotherapy?â? and â??What is the role of psychotherapy in a moral or an immoral society?â? This well-written and informative book will assist you in choosing and applying a moral framework to your work as a feminist therapist, also giving clients effective and responsible services without any unfair and premature judgements.

  • 0789007738
  • 9780789007735
  • Ellyn Kaschak, Marcia Hill
  • 7 September 1999
  • Haworth Press Inc
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 153
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