Ethically Choosing a Secrets Policy for Couples Counseling
Ethically Choosing a Secrets Policy for Couples Counseling
Friday, November 1, 2024 - 1pm-4:45pm
This webinar will be recorded. However, about 1/3 of it will be small group discussion that will not be included in the recording.
In this workshop, we will discuss 4 types of secrets policies for couples counseling, the pros and cons of each type, and how each might handle ethical dilemmas in couples counseling. We will review the ethical codes from psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy to identify ethical principles related to secrets policies for couples counseling. Through small group discussions, participants will discuss case examples and how different secrets policies may respond to the case examples differently. Additionally, we will discuss examples of implementing a secrets policy, both in practice as wella s through example intake paperwork.
Learning Objectives
Ethical principles related to secrets policies in couples therapy
4 common types of secrets policies
How to implement a chosen secrets policy
Considerations for choosing a secrets policy for couples therapy in your own practice