Lpcc law and ethics - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CA LPCC Law & Ethics Exam 1 - Questions, Answers and Explanations Which of the following cannot generally consent to psychotherapy for a minor child? A: a minor who is a parent B: a foster parent C: an adoptive parent D: an unmarried parent Foster parents do not generally have the right to make health care decisions for their foster children, with the exception of ordinary medical and dental treatment. You receive a letter from a therapist who is currently treating Kyle, a former client of you...

Psych 460 exam 1 study guide What is psychotherapy? - ANS A deliberate interpersonal relationship by trained professionals to help a client relieve distress or disability by using techniques/approaches based on particular psychological theory or paradigm. What is psychotherapy a blend of ? - ANS a blend of science and art Which professionals engage in psychotherapy ? - ANS Licensed clinical psychologist LMFT LPC/LPCC/LMHC LCSW Psychiatrist What is needed to be a li...

John Doe, age 19, has chronic paranoid schizophrenia, lives in a group home, and has a conservator who was appointed by the court. Who should give consent to counseling for John? A: John because he is an adult B: any officer of the court C: his caregiver at the group home D: his conservator - ANSWER-D: his conservator Courts appoint conservators when a person is unable to manage his or her own affairs. John's conservator is essentially in charge of him, as though he were a minor, and ...

Your client, Jordan, has just tested positive for HIV. He is in a relationship and is convinced that if he tells his partner, Julian, he will leave him. What are your ethical responsibilities in this situation? - ANSWER-Maintain confidentiality As a therapist you are legally and ethically required to maintain confidentiality when you are aware that your client is HIV positive. Your client is a 63-year old woman who says that she needs therapy for support since she is caring for her 72-ye...