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Therapeutic Relationship Ethics: Adapting in Our Modern World - Teletherapy and Self Disclosure

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1.  The therapeutic relationship in modern clinical practice is considered to be:
  1. Unnecessary
  2. Foundational
  3. Optional skill to be used
  4. Inappropriate
2.  What is an important component of professional codes of ethics as they pertain to the therapeutic relationship?
  1. Informed Consent
  2. Clinical Competence
  3. Commitment to Client Welfare
  4. All of the above
3.  Which of the following is NOT a concern about the impact of teletherapy on the therapeutic relationship?
  1. Loss of ability to read body language
  2. Increased distractions
  3. Increased intimacy
  4. Disruption of routine
4.  __________________ is a benefit of teletherapy for the therapeutic relationship?
  1. Improved attendance
  2. More confidentiality
  3. Better read of body language
  4. Less boundaries
5.  Which of the following is NOT an important ethical consideration for teletherapy?
  1. Confidentiality
  2. Equity
  3. Communication
  4. Competence
6.  Which of the following is a potential support for increased privacy?
  1. White noise machine
  2. Making sure nobody is around
  3. Headphones
  4. All of the above
7.  How can improved training & education benefit competence?
  1. Clinician’s will learn how to not use any body language cues at all
  2. Clinician’s will learn how to build effective risk management plans
  3. Clinician’s will not offer any support for technology
  4. Clinician’s will be certified in technological support
8.  What are the important components of competence in teletherapy?
  1. Self-care & boundaries, training & education, client fit
  2. Self-care & boundaries, clinician rigidity, client fit
  3. Training & education, neutrality, self-disclosure
  4. None of the above
9.  What is an area of inequity in teletherapy?
  1. Technological Competency
  2. Cost of equipment
  3. Access to reliable internet connection
  4. All of the above
10.  Besides training and education, how can clinicians ensure they are adapting to teletherapy effectively?
  1. Supervision
  2. Refrain from using teletherapy
  3. Refraining from using a webcam during teletherapy sessions
  4. None of the above

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