Kenneth S. Pope - Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling

— Gerald P. Koocher, PhD, ABPP, Senior Lecturer, Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Bioethics Center faculty member; former President, American Psychological Association.

“This impressive book is a superb resource on ethics in psychotherapy and counseling. In its 6th edition, expert practitioner-scholars Pope, Vasquez, Chavez-Dueñas, and Adames, expand psychotherapy ethics into an inclusive and multifocal field. A powerful blend of case scenarios, research findings, valuable theory, and practical responsibilities. I highly recommend this outstanding book to practitioners, researchers, students, and to interested members of the public.”

—Lillian Comas-Díaz, PhD,Clinical Professor, George Washington University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

“As the latest stop on the road of excellence that began at the first edition, in the 6th edition of the classic text the authors have massively updated this practical guide with notes on COVID, virtual psychology, ethics changes in clinical codes, and other developments. By adding two additional authors and three new chapters, this deeply thoughtful work continues to serve as a guide through tangled ethical dilemmas.”

—Thomas G. Gutheil, MD, Professor of Psychiatry,Harvard Medical School

“This extraordinary 6th edition by Pope, Vasquez, Chavez-Dueñas, and Adames continues their wonderful tradition of outstanding scholarship, day-to-day practicality, and responsiveness to the ever-changing health care environment, including the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, telepsychology practice, and interjurisdiction compacts. They nicely capture the manner in which clinicians of today must grapple with psychotherapy’s complex realities. Readily readable, brilliant, and inspirational.”

—Pat DeLeon, PhD, former President, American Psychological Association

“Voilà!! Pope and Vasquez and their insightful new co-authors, Drs. Chavez-Dueñas and Adames, share their layers of insight and wisdom that only come from years of both science and therapeutic practice. Their 6th edition continues to be the definitive source for understanding the increasingly complex nature of ethical decision-making in psychotherapy. This edition particularly addresses cutting edge issues in the ethical landscape that have become ever more challenging, including the subtle and delicate nuances across cultures, contexts, and individual differences, with particular attention to race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. This edition also discusses the nuances of ethical dilemmas related to the shifts in our cultural context, specifically the impact of the COVID-19. Moreover, the authors are to be commended for squarely promoting a social justice perspective within ethics with three totally new and outstanding chapters that provide in-depth discussions of ways of aligning our practice with social justice and human rights; issues that are too often overlooked or forgotten. Bravo to authors Pope, Vasquez, Chavez-Dueñas, and Adames on this excellent and timely contribution to our professional literature!!”

— Puncky Heppner, PhD, Distinguished Curators Professor Emeritus, University of Missouri

“The 6th edition has been impressively expanded and updated. Pope, Vasquez, Chavez-Dueñas, and Adames have combined their remarkable personal and professional experiences. Using a blend of case law, research evidence, and ethics principles, the authors comment on topics such as COVID-19 and ethics, language and ethics, and malpractice.”

—Dick Suinn, PhD, Former President,American Psychological Association

“The 6th edition of Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide has been updated from the earlier editions to include, among other additions, materials related to the COVID-19 pandemic with materials related to virtual sessions over Zoom, FaceTime, etc. Drs. Pope and Vasquez have been joined by Professors Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas and Hector Y. Adames in producing this invaluable resource.”

— David. H. Mills, PhD, Former Director,American Psychological Association Ethics Office

“Pope, Vasquez, Chavez-Dueñas, and Adames’ foundational text guides us through an unflinching look in the mirror to wrestle with our ethical reflection. They do so with grace and caring, while holding to a fierce commitment to advancing social justice, and honoring the interlocking complexities of culture, oppression, and power. Yet beyond a call for reflection, it is ultimately a call to action that empowers readers to translate an ethical code into a lifelong practice of ethics.”

—Alvin N. Alvarez, PhD, Dean, College of Health &Social Sciences, San Francisco State University

“Talk about timely! Drs. Pope, Vasquez, Chavez-Dueñas, and Adames have responded to a clarion call to provide leadership and guidance to practitioners of the healing arts whose expertise, grounded in sound ethical and legal judgment, will be tapped differently in this era of COVID-19, reawakened social protests, and appalling national leadership. This 6th edition represents a go-to reference for mental health professionals seeking calm in the storms of chaos, controversy, and confusion.”

—William D. Parham, PhD, ABPP, Professor, Counseling Program Director, School of Education Loyola Marymount University; Director, Mental Health and Wellness Program National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)

KENNETH S. POPE, PHD, ABPP

MELBA J. T. VASQUEZ, PHD, ABPP

NAYELI Y. CHAVEZ-DUEÑAS, PHD

HECTOR Y. ADAMES, PSYD

This edition first published 2021

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