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Nonrelativist ethical standards for goal setting in psychotherapy
Ethics & Behavior
|January 1, 1992
Summary
This article outlines two core psychotherapy principles: respecting client welfare and self-determination. Practical guidelines are provided to help therapists navigate instrumental and end goals ethically, ensuring universal applicability.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Counseling Ethics
Background:
- Ethical practice in psychotherapy and counseling is paramount.
- Therapists face complex decisions regarding client goals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present two universally applicable principles for psychotherapy and counseling.
- To develop practical guidelines for therapists based on these principles.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of two core ethical principles: client welfare and self-determination.
- Formulation of practical guidelines for goal-setting in therapy.
Main Results:
- Identification of respect for client welfare and self-determination as universal principles.
- Development of a set of guidelines for therapists' decision-making on instrumental and end goals.
Conclusions:
- The proposed guidelines offer a framework for ethical decision-making in therapy.
- These guidelines are adaptable across diverse personal and cultural values.