Ethics in Marital and Family Therapy: A Review of the Literature

Christi Ann Patten; Therese Barnett; Daniel Houlihan

doi:10.1037/0735-7028.22.2.171

Ethics in Marital and Family Therapy: A Review of the Literature

Christi Ann Patten, Therese Barnett, Daniel Houlihan

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Abstract

This article reviews the literature regarding ethical issues frequently encountered in marital and family therapy. Ways to engage nonattenders, maintain confidentiality, and successfully terminate therapy are also discussed. Possible ways to expand existing ethical guidelines are suggested.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	171-175
Number of pages	5
Journal	Professional Psychology: Research and Practice
Volume	22
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/0735-7028.22.2.171
State	Published - Apr 1991
Externally published	Yes

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Patten, C. A., Barnett, T., & Houlihan, D. (1991). Ethics in Marital and Family Therapy: A Review of the Literature. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 22(2), 171-175. https://doi.org/10.1037/0735-7028.22.2.171

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