Dr. Matthews who is the assigned clinical psychologists to Irina’s case. She is 13 years old and is Arabic. She is from a complete different culture. Irina was assaulted and perhaps raped. Irina and her parents had no desire to communicate about the sexual assault due to cultural views. Based on their views this unfortunate event would make her incompetent to be married. According to the APA principle E, and it states that Psychologists are obligated to honor clients’ rights to self-determination. In this case, sustaining confidentiality, respecting the right of her client and promote her client’s dignity is the right thing for Dr. Matthews to do. (APA, 2010) Based on Principle E, Dr. Matthews have to set self-boundaries and limitations
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(Fisher, 2015). Those standards above show association in Irina’s case, for example; Boundaries of Competence 2.01(a) Psychologists only give services, that are areas within their competence, based (APA,2010). In this case it would mean the State of Massachusetts limited Dr. Matthews from providing her services. Since her services have to be based of her competence as a clinical psychologist. 2.01.(b), b) Where psychologist need understanding of facts about clients age, gender, race, culture national origin, in other to implementation of their service experience, consultation or supervision necessary (APA, 2010). Dr. Matthews needs to understand that her client is a minor, and her culture and ethnicity are the reasons for her refusal to communicate about the sexual assault. 2.01c) Psychologists planning to provide services, and provide training, withing their own area. (APA, 2010). This standard shows how important it is for Dr. Matthews to be curious about the whole situation and researching in other to find solution in her decision making. 2.04 Psychologists' work is based upon knowledge of the discipline (APA, 2010). Dr. Matthews need to be careful and not been judgmental. The case is only to be based on her scientific and her professional knowledge. 3.04 Psychologists need to …show more content…
This option will help her to stay in agreement with Principal E. Also she will show respect for her client right and privacy and at the same time she will commit the two principle which says the service needs to be in client’s benefit. This decision will also bridge her with standard 10.10 where she may terminate the client’s service, if she feels that it’s not in her client’s best interest. Since the parents and client place a barrier there is a chance that it might not work in client best interest. It would only be fair if Dr. Matthews consult other professionals with standard 4.5 in mind. 4.5 state that Psychologists may release confidential information with the appropriate consent. (APA, 2010) Irina is a minor who is in need for sexual assault. Therefore; receiving therapy would definitely be in her benefit. In this case Principal a conflicted with E. Dr. Matthews should disregard principle E because she has to focus on the client and make sure she is benefitting for all services. Therefore she might to suspend Irina’s right. Irina needs to receive therapy for the whole aspect of the assault, not just
(Fisher, 2015). Those standards above show association in Irina’s case, for example; Boundaries of Competence 2.01(a) Psychologists only give services, that are areas within their competence, based (APA,2010). In this case it would mean the State of Massachusetts limited Dr. Matthews from providing her services. Since her services have to be based of her competence as a clinical psychologist. 2.01.(b), b) Where psychologist need understanding of facts about clients age, gender, race, culture national origin, in other to implementation of their service experience, consultation or supervision necessary (APA, 2010). Dr. Matthews needs to understand that her client is a minor, and her culture and ethnicity are the reasons for her refusal to communicate about the sexual assault. 2.01c) Psychologists planning to provide services, and provide training, withing their own area. (APA, 2010). This standard shows how important it is for Dr. Matthews to be curious about the whole situation and researching in other to find solution in her decision making. 2.04 Psychologists' work is based upon knowledge of the discipline (APA, 2010). Dr. Matthews need to be careful and not been judgmental. The case is only to be based on her scientific and her professional knowledge. 3.04 Psychologists need to …show more content…
This option will help her to stay in agreement with Principal E. Also she will show respect for her client right and privacy and at the same time she will commit the two principle which says the service needs to be in client’s benefit. This decision will also bridge her with standard 10.10 where she may terminate the client’s service, if she feels that it’s not in her client’s best interest. Since the parents and client place a barrier there is a chance that it might not work in client best interest. It would only be fair if Dr. Matthews consult other professionals with standard 4.5 in mind. 4.5 state that Psychologists may release confidential information with the appropriate consent. (APA, 2010) Irina is a minor who is in need for sexual assault. Therefore; receiving therapy would definitely be in her benefit. In this case Principal a conflicted with E. Dr. Matthews should disregard principle E because she has to focus on the client and make sure she is benefitting for all services. Therefore she might to suspend Irina’s right. Irina needs to receive therapy for the whole aspect of the assault, not just