This exciting new edition provides an overview of the main professional, ethical and research issues that are required knowledge for counsellors, therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists engaging in therapeutic or clinical work. These issues form part of the curriculum and practice requirements of all the major counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and psychiatry professional organisations (including BACP, BPS, HCPC, RCP, UKCP, IACP, IPS and IAHIP). Divided in six clearly defined sections, this book will provide a comprehensive overview of all the major professional practice and ethical issues in one edited volume. The authors are well-known experts in their fields and their work has been brought together with clarity and helpful features, including reflective questions and case vignettes. This new edition has also been updated to include content on social justice, community psychology and professional guidelines, reflecting the latest academic research and clinical developments. This book is unique in the breadth of issues covered and its focus on therapeutic practice. It will be of interest to practitioners and students of psychotherapy, counselling and psychiatry.

This exciting new edition provides an overview of the main professional, ethical and research issues that are required knowledge for counsellors, therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists engaging in therapeutic or clinical work. These issues form part of the curriculum and practice requirements of all the major counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and psychiatry professional organisations (including BACP, BPS, HCPC, RCP, UKCP, IACP, IPS and IAHIP).

Divided in six clearly defined sections, this book will provide a comprehensive overview of all the major professional practice and ethical issues in one edited volume. The authors are well-known experts in their fields and their work has been brought together with clarity and helpful features, including reflective questions and case vignettes. This new edition has also been updated to include content on social justice, community psychology and professional guidelines, reflecting the latest academic research and clinical developments.

This book is unique in the breadth of issues covered and its focus on therapeutic practice. It will be of interest to practitioners and students of psychotherapy, counselling and psychiatry.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Professional Practice and Ethical Considerations

1. Introduction

Rachel Tribe and Jean Morrissey

2. Service User Involvement, Ethics and Power in Therapy Services

Premila Trivedi

3. Psychological Contracts: Hidden Agreements in Life and at Work

Michael Carroll and Rachel Tribe

4. Professional Guidelines

Nicola Gale and Hannah Farndon; Sarah Niblock

　

Part Two Legal Considerations and Responsibilities

5. Client Confidentiality and Data Protection

Peter Jenkins

6. The Legal Context of Therapy

Peter Jenkins

7. Writing a Report for use in Court and Appearing in Court as a Health Professional and/or Expert Witness

Allan Winthrop

8. Regulation, Learning from Complaints

Brian Lindfield

　

Part Three Clinical Considerations and Responsibilities

9. Fitness to Practise

Nicola Barden and Ruth Caleb

10. The Role of Social Media in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Mary Creaner

11. Adverse Effects of Therapy

Lorna Farquharson

　　

Part Four Working with Diversity – Professional Practice and Ethical considerations

12. Ethical Considerations for Practitioners who Work Psychotherapeutically with Young People

Colman Noctor

13. Professional and Ethical Issues in Working with Older Adults

Afreen Huq & Maureen McIntosh

14. Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People

Neil Rees

15. Professional and Ethical Practice in a Multicultural and Multiethnic Society

Julio Torales & Israel Gonzalez-Urbieta

　

Part Five - Research, Supervision and Training

16. Research in Therapeutic Practice Settings: Ethical Considerations

Trishna Patel

17. Evidence-Based Practice - the Ethical Dimension

Kenneth Gannon

18. Teaching Ethics for Professional Practice

Maria Castro

19. Training Supervision: Professional and Ethical Considerations

Jean Morrissey

20. Trainee Perspectives on Professional, Ethical and Research Practice

Rachel Tribe

21. Continuing Professional Development

Lucia Berdondini & Thomas Elton

22. Clinical Vignettes and Reflective Questions

Jean Morrissey & Rachel Smith

　

Section Six - Social Inclusion

23. Social Justice: Theory & Practice

Claire Marshall & Dr Haneyeh Belyani

24. Community Psychology

Angela Byrne

Conclusion

""An extremely informative and useable book covering many aspects of communication ... highly recommended for students and practitioners in the mental health field, whether nurses or not."
Mental Health Practice

"Learning to communicate effectively is vital for all nurses ... This exciting new book, with an accessible and engaging style, provides nurses working in mental health, with a valuable and comprehensive introduction to successful communication."
Martina Mc Guinness, Nurse Practice Development Co-ordinator, HSE Dublin, Ireland

"The book is thought provoking and provides examples not only of what we should be doing but also examples of what we should not to be doing. It is a text that I would have loved to have had access to in my student days and early practice and would therefore strongly recommend this book to students and indeed beginner mental health practitioners of any discipline."
Sinead Frain, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Home Care Ballyfermot/Lucan Mental Health Service

"This accessible book takes you through the core communications skills required as a novice through to a more advanced level... The inclusion of clinical scenarios and practice exercises demonstrate clearly how to apply theoretical elements whilst working in a clinical situation ... It is a very good read and a valuable tool for anyone stepping out into the world of mental health nursing "
Antony Johnson, Mental Health Nursing Student, University of Salford, UK

"The combination of knowledgeable discussion and richly illustrated case examples makes this an innovative text and an essential resource for those who are challenged with delivering mental health care. A must read for all students."
Allison Tennant, Nurse Consultant and Psychotherapist, Rampton Hospital, UK

"This useful book focuses on the skills that are absolutely central and essential to all mental health nursing, from basic communication skills to specific interventions and approaches."
Dr Neil Brimblecombe, Director of Nursing/Chief Operating Officer, South Staffordshire & Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

"This is a fantastic book, absolutely packed with just about everything a mental health nurse needs to know about communication skills ... The succinctly written chapters cover a wide range of key communications skills and each provides clear explanations, examples from 'everyday' life and clinical practice, with opportunities to reflect on your own experiences. Highly recommended."
Alan Simpson, Professor of Collaborative Mental Health Nursing, City University London, UK"

This practical book provides a comprehensive guide to communication in mental health nursing, with an emphasis on demonstrating the use of different skills in various clinical settings. Written by experienced mental health professionals, the book is richly illustrated with a range of clinical case examples that will be recognisable to all nurses.

Centred on the communication process as a whole, the topics are carefully presented through the use of patient-nurse dialogues and exchanges which bring the subject to life. This will help you to: Develop essential communication skills Communicate confidently Use phatic communication effectively Use self-reflection in your practice Develop the ability to deal with conflict Develop empathic helping relationships Draw upon various therapeutic models of communication "Communication Skills for Mental Health Nurses" is ideal for all nurses and healthcare professionals seeking to improve the skills required to communicate confidently and effectively with patients, their carers and other key people involved within the care environment.

Suicide and self-harm are world-wide public health issues that can have devastating effects on families, friends and communities. They are both a priority for anyone working in mental health, social work, emergency departments and related fields, however suicidal and self-harming behaviour can take place anywhere anytime - it may be a pupil in a school, an inmate in a prison or a colleague or family member. For this reason, this book has been written in a clear, accessible and practical style for anyone who wants to learn more about working with and preventing suicidal and self-harming behaviour. - It identifies common risk and protective factors as well as specific warning signs of imminent suicidal behaviour - It provides essential communication skills for undertaking a risk assessment, illustrating how each skill can be used in real-life practice. - It looks specifically at the issue of self-harm and suicide in prisons, schools and emergency departments - It lays out clear strategies for identifying and addressing issues of self-care when working with people who are suicidal or who self-harm - It identifies how we can assist those who are bereaved following the death of a loved one by suicide Packed with learning outcomes, case scenarios and reflective questions, this book acts as a toolkit for anyone working in this difficult field.

This book introduces students and professionals, family and friends of people with eating disorders to the key concepts and skills that underpin a holistic and recovery orientated approach to the care of eating disorders. It provides an overview of the main professional practice and ethical issues, which workers are likely to be confronted with in their area of work and family members are likely to face when trying to support loved ones. Each chapter is written by an expert and provides a practical guide for those working and/or living with people affected by eating disorders in different settings. Topics are illustrated through the use of clinical cases and further underpinned by current literature and research relevant to topic area.