Curt and Katie talk about the updates to the Ethics Code for CAMFT that was approved in December, 2019. We talk about the new guidance on testimonials, marketing to each other’s clients, and duplication of services. We look at what we can do and what we probably still shouldn’t do.
It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.
In this episode we talk about:
The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) Code of Ethics Update
Solicitation of testimonials – clarifying who you can ask for testimonials
Re-evaluating clients, looking at how they have their own agency and autonomy
Defining “undue influence,” seeking legal definition to aid the understanding what should be considered within the ethics code change
Looking at how the perceived or actual power differential impact can be considered
Even if we can, should we solicit testimonials?
Appropriate tactics for asking for testimonials
Looking at antitrust and other reasons for these changes
Why we can now compete for each other’s clients
How we can see each other’s clients
Do what makes sense and don’t be a jerk
