Marita Morahan and Adele Jackson introduce you to Section C of the new Ethical Framework specifically at Core responsibility 1, Build appropriate relationships.
They discuss what this means in practice, and how it can inform your therapeutic work and ethical decision-making.
Using Ethics essential resources
These resources are not contractually binding on members but provide information, observations and questions to help you make ethical decisions within your practice.
Individual practice issues are often complex and will vary depending on your clients, models of working, the context of the work and the kind of therapeutic intervention provided. We'd always recommend discussing practice dilemmas with a supervisor, a legal advisor or another suitably qualified and experienced professional.
About the presenters
Marita Morahan is a chartered psychologist, psychotherapist and researcher. She’s the lead for the Ethical Framework review, bringing together expertise in psychotherapy, teaching and research supervision.
Adele Jackson is Senior Ethics Officer at BACP and a practicing counsellor and supervisor. and has supported the review of the Ethical Framework review.
Video transcript: Building appropriate relationships (docx 112KB)
Disclaimer
This resource is created as part of the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Our resources and their links are reviewed regularly, however links can change at very short notice.