Sage Publications Ltd
Counselling, Psychotherapy and the Law
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- Peter Jenkins
- Sage Publications Ltd
- Paperback
- 9781412900065
- 9.11 X 6.72 X 0.56 inches
- 0.97 pounds
- Psychology > General
- English
Secure TransactionBook Description
Key features of this new edition include:
extensive use of case studies. These bring legal examples to life and give a human dimension to powerful ethical dilemmas such as seeking agreement to end medical treatment, or client's gaining access to their own confidential records
key points, which provide quick summaries of complex material and reference guides for professional practice
the multiple points of crossover and intersection of law and therapy. These are identified and explored, ranging from the use of narrative theory, to the provision of pre-trial therapy for abused children, to the role of the therapist as expert witness.
This new edition provides clarity and reassurance for practitioners at all levels about the exact nature of their responsibilities, and how these can best be managed, to enable them to comply with the law and focus on their therapeutic work with clients. Counselling, Psychotherapy and the Law, Second Edition is an essential point of reference for practitioners, making a daunting and complex topic understandable and bringing it to life.
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