Tag: Ethics
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Key Ethical Issues in Group Therapy: What You Need to Know
Group therapy is a powerful tool for healing, providing a supportive environment where individuals can share experiences, gain insight, and build meaningful connections. However, ethical challenges in group therapy require careful attention to ensure a safe and effective therapeutic experience. This article explores three key ethical issues in group therapy—confidentiality, equitable treatment and respect, and…
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Understanding the Analytic Relationship
Insights from Intersubjectivity and Dissociation As a psychodynamic psychotherapist I often reflect on the nuances of the analytic relationship. A recent paper I encountered beautifully encapsulates this complexity through the metaphor of “knowing one’s patient inside out.” This metaphor speaks to the paradoxical nature of our intersubjective field—where trauma, dissociation, and regression intertwine within the…
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Working with Language Diversity in Psychotherapy
Enhancing Multilingual Client Outcomes Australia’s increasingly multicultural society presents both challenges and opportunities for psychologists working with clients from diverse linguistic backgrounds. The growing linguistic diversity, with millions of people reporting non-fluent English, calls for a more nuanced approach in therapy that considers the unique linguistic needs of culturally and linguistically diverse clients. Research suggests…
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Ethics in Psychology
Balancing the Heart and Mind in Complex Systems In the world of psychology, ethical principles and frameworks are more than just guidelines—they are the backbone of our practice. They help navigate the gray zones that arise in the dynamic environments we work in. One area that encapsulates these complexities is the multidisciplinary healthcare setting. Let’s…
Kane Solly Psychology 