Hypothetically, do you foresee any ethical dilemmas with applying cognitive and behavioral therapy to involuntary clients?

What will be an ideal response?


Involuntary clients can be individuals from vulnerable populations, such as state or federal prisoners who may be required to attend therapy sessions with a licensed social worker employed by a given institution. It would be important to assess the client for cognitive ability before employing this therapy. A potential ethical dilemma would be the client’s limited self-determination in the professional relationship. However, the client would still need to be informed about the limits to confidentiality, the potential risks of her/his involvement, and the use of punishers within this context. In particular, policies should be examined to determine if this approach is feasible and appropriate before implementation.

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