Biblical Worldview and Ethical Practice

This course considers challenges to practice for the Christian therapist with a focus on methods for centering client values, self-determination, and autonomy. Issues under consideration will include sexuality, infertility and bioethics, multiple relationships, therapy with minors, domestic violence, cultural diversity, professional organization policies and guidelines, and working in church-based and college counseling centers. The course focuses on the integration of legal, professional, and biblical ethical practice and provides opportunities for students to clarify and apply ethical, biblical principles to case studies. Students will create plans for continuing professional and personal development as marriage and family therapists.