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A Positive and Proactive Approach to the Ethics of the First Interview
Abstract
Some may view the initial interview as a mechanistic procedure complete with a list of tasks to accomplish. The primary purpose of this article is to deconstruct this perspective and encourage psychotherapists to explore the initial interview through an ethical acculturation lens. Using
a case scenario, we demonstrate the need for purposeful reflection to better understand important judgments and choices psychotherapists make while conducting initial interviews. Employing a proactive approach to ethics using a ‘‘wide-angle’’ lens, we organize the discussion around personal,
professional, and global themes. We offer practical tips to facilitate ethical excellence as psychotherapists engage in their first client contacts.
Keywords : Psychotherapy, Initial session, Ethics
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