Red Flags in Psychotherapy: Stories of Ethics Complaints and Resolutions
"This superb book by Professor Keith-Spiegel, one of our preeminent ethicists, gives us what so many ethics texts lack: real people facing real problems in the messiness of real life. She shows us ourselves without our make-up; holds up the mirror to our complex motivations and blind spots; and opens the door to a living ethics. This unique and invaluable book should find its way not just into each ethics curriculum and every psychologist's library but into our minds as we face each day's ethical challenges."-Kenneth S. Pope, PhD, ABPP, Diplomate in Clinical Psychology"Through real life, visual details, and ordinary daily struggles, Patricia Keith-Spiegel presents stories that open the heart to understanding the ethical challenges, blind spots, red flags, and impairments found in the practice of psychotherapy and those who practice.  This is an excellent resource for teaching ethics."-Jane Warren, PhD, LPC, LAT, LMFT, Assistant Professor, University of Wyoming"Patricia Keith-Spiegel has given every psychotherapist a gift – an engaging, powerful,and helpful discussion of the ethical issues they will face in their practices, if they haven’t already. If you are thinking about putting this book back on the shelf – don’t. You owe it to yourself and to your clients to read this book, learn the red flags in psychotherapy, and take its message to heart."-Anthony R. Pratkanis, PhD, Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz; co-authorAge of PropagandaandWeapons of Fraud‘The cases are presented from the perspective of those who have violated the ethics code and those sitting on the panel, providing narratives and information on how the decisions were made, bringing seemly abstract concepts into real life situations, taking in details that decide the penalties issued, if any. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking questions to aid reflection for anyone with interests in psychology, regardless of their background and experience.’– Kathy Williams, Assistant Psychologist in Learning Difficulties and Adult Mental Health"The members of the fictional ethics committee are a mixed but likeable group. Their initial, sometimes quite emotional responses are quickly channelled towards a clear and logical conclusion. The humour can be surprisingly appropriate in context. Overall, the committee acts professionally but with heart, demonstrating considerable empathy and compassion. Written for psychologists and psychotherapists in the US, the ethical dilemmas and the way they are investigated are equally relevant to therapists working in the UK. Despite its US focus, I would highly recommend it."– Angela Cooper, BACP senior accredited supervisor, therapytoday.net