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Alma's Clinical Ethics and Integrity Guide
The American Psychological Association (APA) provides a set of ethical principles intended to guide clinicians towards a high ethical standard—but it can be tough to know how to put these ideals into practice. In this guide, we’ve compiled actionable advice for both adhering to high ethical standards, and communicating them to your clients.
Last updated: December 2024
Navigate complex ethical waters with confidence
As a mental health care provider, your clients place trust in you to provide therapeutic solutions. It’s your responsibility to honor that trust and maintain an ethical practice—which can sometimes be more intricate in practice than in theory. This is especially true in the current (and ever-evolving) landscape of digital care, which often makes clinicians feel more accessible to clients than in the past. As a result, maintaining high standards of clinical ethics is essential, as is clearly communicating those standards to your clients.
Staying sharp on clinical ethics isn't just a
professional requirement. It's a moral imperative.
This resource, Clinical Ethics and Integrity: Foundational Principles for Clinicians and Their Clients, is your essential guide to maintaining professionalism, transparency, and trust in every interaction. Grounded in the ethical framework provided by the American Psychological Association (APA) and Alma’s Integrity Standards, it offers practical insights to help you make confident decisions even in complex situations. From establishing boundaries to ensuring confidentiality in a digital age, this guide will equip you to navigate those moments with clarity and care.
Whether you choose to learn by attending a continuing education course, reading articles, or seeking consultation from an expert or trusted peer, ongoing learning in this domain can be incredibly valuable. Think of it as giving your ‘integrity compass’ regular tune-ups to keep it accurate and precise.
Inside, you’ll explore how foundational ethical principles can come to life in daily practice, and foster stronger client relationships built on trust and respect. You’ll find expert-backed guidance for addressing challenging scenarios, from maintaining cultural humility to balancing transparency with professionalism. With tools to refine your clinical decision-making and deepen your expertise, this resource will empower you to deliver care that honors the trust clients place in you while safeguarding their rights and dignity.
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With this resource, you'll learn how to:
An overview of foundational ethical principles
Talking points for sharing ethical standards with your clients
Advice to help you more confidently navigate gray areas
