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

Authors

Christi A. Patten, Mayo Clinic, MNFollow
Therese Barnett, Minnesota State University - Mankato
Daniel Houlihan, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1991

Abstract

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.

Department

Psychology

Publication Title

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

Recommended Citation

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

DOI

10.1037/0735-7028.22.2.171

Link to Publisher Version (DOI)

http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0735-7028.22.2.171

Publisher's Copyright and Source

Copyright © 1991 American Psychological Association. Article published by the American Psychological Association in Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, volume 22, issue number 2, April 1991, pages 171-175. Available online: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0735-7028.22.2.171