Extract from the Ethical Framework

91. We will take responsibility for our own wellbeing as essential to sustaining good practice with our clients by:

a. taking precautions to protect our own physical safety
b. monitoring and maintaining our own psychological and physical health, particularly that we are sufficiently resilient and resourceful to undertake our work in ways that satisfy professional standards
c. seeking professional support and services as the need arises
d. keeping a healthy balance between our work and other aspects of life

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FAQs

What are the common ethical dilemmas that I might encounter as a practitioner?

If it stays unclear what is the best ethical practice after trying ethical problem-solving – because the choices are so evenly balanced – would it be appropriate to involve the client in choosing the best option?