The Ethical Framework and Ethical Principles.
The therapeutic frame is the receptacle of the work, consisting of times, dates, location, confidentiality, disclosure and boundaries; enabling a secure, harmonious professional foundation; permitting the therapeutic work to commence while working in conjunction with the law. Therapists not only adhere to the Ethical Principles but also the law. According to Gray (2014, p. 7) the frame is a container that surrounds the work; enabling boundaries and limitations as to where the therapeutic work commences and concludes, allowing the client to freely explore their plights in a safe milieu.
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According to Mitchels and Bond (2011 ,p. 8) the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 manipulates the working environment in relation to children and vulnerable adults, prohibiting anyone appearing on the Disclosure and Baring Service (D.B.S) lists from entering the environment, thus ensuring the safety of defenceless individuals is upheld, for it is against the law to employ anyone or enable volunteering if they appear on the barred …show more content…
We must abide by the B.A.C.P Ethical Principles, enabling an unimpeachable level of care, whilst maintaining self-fortification. Therapists work in conjunction with the law with an obligation to safeguard their client, this is predominantly paramount where vulnerable adults and children are concerned, as safeguarding is primed for those in danger of being exploited. Upholding confidentiality provides profound confidence, making therapy possible; as without it there would clearly be no therapy at all. According to Mitchels and Bond (2011 ,p. 65) confidentiality should be well-defined from the start as part of the contract, enabling the client to express their inner most feelings in a secure, trustworthy and safe