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This user-friendly, practical guide summarizes everything therapists need to know about setting up, growing, and protecting their independent therapy practice. In this book, a team of experienced psychologists with diverse experiences and perspectives guides readers through the common and not-so-common challenges inherent in managing an independent practice. Given that the COVID pandemic has changed therapy from a service typically delivered in person to one often conducted via teleconference, therapists need to ensure that their practice meets the changing needs of their clients as well as themselves. The chapters flow from initial preparation for successful independent practice and creating a business plan, to closing or selling a practice, and everything in between, including: Helping clients find you Preparing for emergencies Self and community care Legal, insurance, and financial issues The authors also provide key resources including professional guidelines relevant to therapists, recommendations for responding to subpoenas and submitting records testimony, providing information to professional will executors, and semi-structured interviews and assessments with different types of clients.

Take your ethical reasoning and practice to the next level with timely discussions of new and reoccuring issues in psychology and counseling. In the newly revised Sixth Edition of Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide, a distinguished team of psychologists deliver a compilation of practical and creative approaches to the responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities encountered by therapists and counselors in their work. The book covers the many changes and difficulties created by new technologies like electronic health records, videoconferencing, texting, and practicing across state and provincial boundaries. Using a new, easy-to-navigate structure and including brand new chapters on cultural ethics, social justice and human rights ethics, and the application of strategies for self-care, the authors discuss complex issues in a straightforward and accessible way. Conversations about moral distress and moral courage and actionable steps to strengthen ethics in organizational settings round out the useful material contained within. Once referred to as the'conscience of psychology,'this must-read book also includes: A thorough introduction to the foundations of psychotherapeutic ethics, including ethics in real life, ethics in theories and codes, cultural context, ethical decision making, and moral courage. An exploration of common sources of ethical problems and pitfalls, including: pseudoscience, ethical fallacies, ethical judgement errors, language and rationalizations Practical discussions of special topics in ethics, including informed consent and informed refusal, using strategies for self-care, responding to ethics, licensing, and malpractice complaints, and confidentiality. In-depth examination of timely issues, including sexual attraction to patients, digital therapy, and responding to suicidal risk. Perfect for individual practitioners and teachers of graduate courses, seminars, and continuing education classes, Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide will also earn a place in the libraries of forensic psychologists and other expert witnesses preparing to testify on the standard of care in malpractice cases. Kenneth S. Pope, PhD, a psychologist in independent practice, chaired the ethics committees of the American Psychological Association and the American Board of Professional Psychology. He received the 2015 Canadian Psychological Assoication John C. Service Member of the Year Award. Melba J.T. Vasquez, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and former President of the American Psychological Association. She is a Fellow of ten divisions of the American Psychological Association and is a recipient of the 2020 APA Award for Lifetime Achievement. Nayeli Y. Chavez-Duenas, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and professor. She is a recipient of the 2018 American Psychological Association Distinguished Citizen Psychologist Award. Hector Y. Adames, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and professor. He chaired the Committee on Ethnic Minority Affair (CEMA) of the American Psychologist Association (APA) and is a recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Emerging Professional Contributions to Research Award from the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race of the APA.

The ethics book no psychology student or professional should be without Thoroughly updated and expanded to include recent research findings, landmark legal decisions, the Hoffman Investigation Report, and changes in the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association, the new 5th edition of Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling covers the latest developments in ethical thinking, standards, and practice. You'll learn how to strengthen your ethical awareness, judgement, and decision-making. Distinguished Emeritus Professor Don Meichenbaum described the 5th edition as'a MUST READ book for both beginning and seasoned clinicians'and Professor David H. Barlow wrote,'A stunningly good book.... If there is only one book you buy on ethics, this is the one.'Covers the many changes and challenges brought about by new technology, EHRs, videoconferencing, and texting, as well as practicing across state and provincial borders Discusses moral distress and moral courage Includes 5 chapters on different aspects of critical thinking about ethical challenges, including a chapter on'Ethics Placebos, Cons, and Creative Cheating: A User's Guide'Deals with complex issue of culture, race, religion, sexual identity, sexual orientation, and politics Provides steps to strengthen ethics in organizations Offers guidance on responding to ethics, licensing, and malpractice complaints—not to imply that you'll need to after reading this book! Keeps the focus on practical, creative approaches to the responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities encountered by therapists and counselors in their work.

Praise for Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling, Fourth Edition'A stunningly good book.... If there is only one book you buy on ethics, this is the one.'—David H. Barlow, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Boston University'The Fourth Edition continues to be the gold standard.... a must-read in every counseling/therapy training program. It is that good and valuable.'—Derald Wing Sue, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University'A must-have for therapists at every step of their career from student to wise elder.'—Bonnie Strickland, PhD, former president, American Psychological Association'This Fourth Edition of the best book in its field has much timely new material.... A brilliant addition is an exploration of how reasonable people can conscientiously follow the same ethical principles yet reach different conclusions... an essential sourcebook.'—Patrick O'Neill, PhD, former president, Canadian Psychological Association'Essential for all practicing mental health professionals and students.'—Nadine Kaslow, PhD, ABPP, President, American Board of Professional Psychology'I particularly enjoyed the chapter on ethical practice in the electronic world, which was informative even to this highly tech-savvy psychologist. The chapter on responses to the interrogations issue is destined to be a classic.... Bravo! Mandatory reading.'—Laura Brown, PhD, ABPP, 2010 President, APA Division of Trauma Psychology'There's no better resource to have at your fingertips.'—Eric Drogin, JD, PhD, ABPP, former chair, APA Committee on Professional Practice and Standards and APA Committee on Legal Issues'Two of psychology's national treasures, Drs. Ken Pope and Melba Vasquez walk the walk of psychotherapy ethics. Simply the best book in its genre.'—John Norcross, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology and Distinguished University Fellow, University of Scranton

Praise for Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling, Third Edition'This is absolutely the best text on professional ethics around.... This is a refreshingly open and inviting text that has become a classic in the field.'—Derald Wing Sue, professor of psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University'I love this book! And so will therapists, supervisors, and trainees. In fact, it really should be required reading for every mental health professional and aspiring professional.... And it is a fun read to boot!'—Stephen J. Ceci, H. L. Carr Professor of Psychology, Cornell University'Pope and Vasquez have done it again.... an indispensable resource for seasoned professionals and students alike.'—Beverly Greene, professor of psychology, St. John's University'[The third edition] focuses on how to think about ethical dilemmas... with empathy for the decision-maker whose best option may have to be a compromise between different values. If there is only room on the shelf for one book in the genre, this is it.'—Patrick O'Neill, former president, Canadian Psychological Association'This third edition of the classic ethics text provides invaluable resources and enables readers to engage in critical thinking in order to make their own decisions.?This superb reference belongs in every psychology training program's curriculum and on every psychologist's?bookshelf.'—Lillian Comas-Diaz, 2006 president, APA Division of Psychologists in Independent Practice'Ken Pope and Melba Vasquez are right on target once again in the third edition, a book that every practicing mental health professional should read and have in their reference library.'—Jeffrey N. Younggren, risk management consultant, American Psychological Association Insurance Trust'Without a doubt, this is the definitive book on ethics within psychology that can inform students, educators, clinical researchers, and practitioners.'—Nadine J. Kaslow, professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Emory University School of Medicine'This stunningly good book... should be on every therapist's desk for quick reference.'—David Barlow, professor of psychology and psychiatry, Boston University