331 – Ethical Dilemmas in Supervision

Counselling Tutor

331 - Ethical Dilemmas in Supervision Working with Life-restricting Conditions - Challenging Stereotypes in Counselling In Episode 331 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week's three topics: Firstly, in 'Ethical, Sustainable Practice', we explore ethical dilemmas in supervision and discuss strategies for resolving them effectively. Then, in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Dorothy Hodgkinson about working with clients who have 'life-restricting' conditions and how these conditions impact the therapeutic relationship. And lastly, in 'Student Services', Rory and Ken discuss the importance of challenging stereotypes in counselling training, offering insights into how counsellors can avoid stereotyping clients in their practice. Ethical Dilemmas in Supervision [starts at 02:52 mins] This segment of the Counselling Tutor Podcast is sponsored byWebHealer.net WebHealer are the go-to provider of websites for private practitioners in the UK. Established over 20 years, WebHealer offers a non-technical and fully supported service to help therapists grow their private practice. Just one customer from your website each year pays for their service. Go to WebHealer.net and use coupon CT100 for £100 off their "Do it for me" service. Visit WebHealer.net In this section, Rory and Ken dive into ethical dilemmas in supervision, an important topic for all counsellors and psychotherapists. Key points for this section include: The Ethical Framework: Ethics are at the heart of counselling practice, guiding every interaction with clients. It's important to consistently refer back to the ethical framework, especially when faced with dilemmas. Supervision and Ethics: Supervisors play a critical role in helping supervisees navigate ethical issues that arise in their practice. Regular discussion around ethical frameworks ensures that therapists stay aware of their ethical obligations. The Ethical Problem-Solving Matrix: Professor Timothy Bond's ethical problem-solving matrix is a tool mentioned in the BACP Code of Ethics. It helps therapists systematically analyse ethical dilemmas by posing important questions, ensuring that decisions are defensible. Ethical Challenges: Common ethical dilemmas include questions about harm to self or others, dual relationships, confidentiality, and the complexities of working with vulnerable clients. Key Practice Tip: When faced with an ethical dilemma, always write down the dilemma clearly and consider whose dilemma it is-whether it belongs to the client, the counsellor, or both. By doing so, you can more effectively determine the best course of action using the ethical problem-solving matrix. Theory to Practice is sponsored byCounselling Skills Academy Learn counselling techniques by seeing counselling skills used in real sessions by qualified therapists.Real sessions - real-life presentations - real skills. Click Here for More Information Working with Life-restricting Conditions [starts at 23:28 mins] In 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews Dorothy Hodgkinson about working with clients who have life-restricting conditions. This topic focuses on the therapeutic relationship and the impact of physical and mental health conditions that limit a client's life. The main points of this conversation include: Life-Restricting Conditions and Therapy: Clients with conditions such as chronic fatigue, incontinence, and other debilitating issues often face the challenge of being overlooked in therapy due to the invisibility of their conditions. Client Flexibility: Therapists need to be flexible with their session formats, as clients with life-restricting conditions may have irregular energy levels and fluctuating abilities to attend regular sessions. Addressing the Hidden Challenges: Often, clients with life-restricting conditions feel invisible or unable to fully engage in therapy because their needs ...