The first comprehensive introduction to legal matters for counselors and psychotherapists, Counseling, Psychotherapy, and the Law is a vitally important resource for all students, trainers, and practitioners who need to know where they stand in relation to the law and what precautions they can take to protect themselves and their clients from possible legal problems. Covering the legal parameters of counseling and psychotherapy in England and Wales, Peter Jenkins examines crucial issues such as data protection law, insurance, informed consent, the potential for lawsuits and complaints, counseling children and young people, confidentiality and record-keeping, and problems relating to child abuse, suicide, and third parties. Legal terms are explained clearly and factual legal matters are made accessible by the use of illustrative scenarios. Full of practical information and professional guidelines, the book concludes by looking at likely future trends, including the effects of European law on counseling and psychotherapy.

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