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Chapter 3
Ethical and Professional Issues
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Psychology
Graduate
05/17/2013

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Term
burnout
Definition
feelings and behaviors that result when a crisis worker feels powerless to help people in crisis.
symptoms are absenteeism, agitation, depression, anxiety, and anger
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Child abuse reporting
Definition
required with children
1974 Child Abuse Prevention and treatment Act by Congress
overrides the clients right to confidentiality.
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confidentiality
Definition
an ethical standard providing the client with the right for all disclosures in counseling to be kept private.
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counter transference
Definition
A situation where the feelings come out in the counselor's personal life.
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danger to others
Definition
Condition in which a client is deemed to be a threat to others. Counselors may breach confidentiality.
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dual relationships
Definition
a relationship that a counselor engages in with the client outside the professional
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elder abuse
Definition
physical abuse, fiduciary abuse, neglect, or abandonment of someone 65 years old or older.
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exception to privilege and confidentiality
Definition
situations in which communication between therapist and client can be legally and ethically shared with others. These include elder abuse and client abuse
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gravely disabled
Definition
condition in which clients are psychotic or suffering from a severe organic brain disorder.
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informed consent
Definition
Permission for treatment given by a client to a therapist after the client has been thoroughly informed about all aspects of the treatment.
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Mental Status Exam
Definition
An examination used to rule out severe forms of mental illness and organic disorders. THis exam will help determine if client needs to see a physician.
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Privileged communication
Definition
The legal counterpart of confidentiality. Clients may wave the right to privilege if they wish the counselor to share certain information in court or other limited venues.
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Secondary PTSD/Traumatization
Definition
When a crisis worker suffers emotional and behaviorally after working with clients in crisis.
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