We Are Definitely Judging You

Judgment plays several important roles in therapy. Most traditional psychotherapists are trained to be judgment free as it relates to our stance toward our therapy clients. It is widely accepted that being therapeutic and forming a bond with clients involves not placing negative judgments on others. Mental Status Next one of the important indicators of … Read more

The Ethics Case of Our Lifetime- From “Me” to “We”

How Our Values are Hurting Us Our cultural, spiritual and professional values are being tested as we undergo this public health crisis that is the COVID-19 global pandemic. As a culture, Americans are rule breakers. We value independence, freedom and individuality. Our nation was founded on the values of religious freedom by founders who had … Read more

Why Therapeutic Boundaries Still Matter

I am not placing blame on anyone. The truth is I don’t know if it even matters how this long-held standard in therapy began to unravel. What I do know is that therapeutic boundaries for people who are practicing psychotherapy still matter. What I am also clear about is that the pressure to erode those … Read more

Trust and the Cultivation of Professional Identity

A fundamental aspect of professional ethics in any profession rests upon the trustworthiness of the individuals providing the services. Being a professional means in part that you will put the needs and rights of the individuals being served ahead of your own. That does not mean that the service professional should be self-sacrificing. Instead it … Read more