Chapter 17: Ethical Problem-solving

More ethical dilemmas

This video considers ethics in helping relationships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8kgtOrss2o

  • How do you approach ethical thinking in your work?  What factors do you draw on to help you think through dilemmas and how do you check out your thinking in supervision?

Responding to ethical dilemmas

How to respond to ethical dilemmas and issues using BACP's Ethical Framework: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL_euVKbmQM

  • Tim Bond introduces the Responding to ethical dilemmas and issues section of the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

Counselling Scenario – Multiple relationships

The video vignette shows a counsellor discussing with her client the client's request for her to see her daughter too.

  • What might be the potential for multiple relationships in your work with clients?  How might you manage such requests?  What did you consider helpful, or unhelpful, about the counsellor's response in this scenario?

Author Discussion – Multiple relationships

Tim Bond discusses the dangers of multiple relationships.

  • Tim Bond discusses the ethical dangers of engaging in multiple relationships that have the potential to undermine the integrity of the relationship with the client.