4.5 Quick Takeaways
Quick Takeaways
Voluntary informed consent:
Ensure participation is voluntary and consent remains active throughout the session.
Professional boundaries:
Maintain professional boundaries to prevent dependency and safeguard both staff and participants.
Be transparent:
Be transparent about confidentiality and follow legal and organizational requirements.
Non-punishment principle:
Apply the non-punishment principle and refer to specialized services when legal concerns arise.
Protect your own well-being:
Protect your own well-being through supervision and structured support, since self-care is an ethical responsibility.
Multidisciplinary teams:
When facing ethical dilemmas, consult supervisors or multidisciplinary teams instead of acting alone.
Supportive role:
You play a supportive rather than a clinical role. When a participant's needs surpass your area of expertise, be ready to use structured pathways to refer them to the right social worker or psychologist.