How to use the Ethical Framework

Adele Jackson and Marita Morahan introduce how the new Ethical Framework can be used. This video will help you to understand the structure of the new Ethical Framework and how to use each section of it to support your ethical decision-making.

Forming a rationale for ethical decision making

Andrew Reeves and Myira Khan discuss Section A of the new Ethical Framework - rationale for ethical decision making. They explain the concepts of developing an ethical rationale and ethical decision-making as shown within the new Ethical Framework.

Anti-oppressive practice

Myira Khan and Andrew Reeves explore Section B of the new Ethical Framework - Ethical principles focusing on anti-oppressive practice. They discuss the concepts of anti-oppressive practice within this new Ethical Framework and support you in understanding how it can impact therapeutic work and decision making.

Building appropriate relationships

Marita Morahan and Adele Jackson introduce you to Section C of the new Ethical Framework specifically at Core responsibility 1, Build appropriate relationships. They discuss what this means in practice, and how it can inform your therapeutic work and ethical decision-making.

Keeping ourselves and our colleagues safe

Patrick Cawley and Andrew Reeves look at to Section C of the new Ethical Framework specifically at Core responsibility 2, Keeping ourselves and our colleagues safe. They discuss what this means in practice, and how it can inform your therapeutic work and ethical decision-making.

Ethics and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Richard Miller and Tina Williams look at Section C of the new Ethical Framework specifically Core responsibilities 2.1 e, Keeping ourselves and those using our services safe. They explore the developments in AI, how to use AI ethically when considering using it in your practice, the risks and challenges and the importance of keeping yourself up to date and informed.

Understanding our legal and professional responsibilities

Andrew Reeves and Patrick Cawley discuss Section C of the new Ethical Framework - Core responsibility 3, understand and act on their legal responsibilities. They discuss what this means in practice, and how they can inform your therapeutic work and ethical decision-making.

Delivering services to high professional standards

Tina Williams and Maria Kayode explore Section C of the new Ethical Framework - Core responsibility 4, deliver services to high professional standards. They discuss what this means in practice, and how they can inform your therapeutic work and ethical decision-making.

About the presenters

Adele JacksonÌýisÌýSenior Ethics OfficerÌýatÌý±«ÓãÊÓÆµand a practicing counsellorÌýand supervisor.Ìýand has supported theÌýreviewÌýof theÌýEthical FrameworkÌý°ù±ð±¹¾±±ð·É.Ìý

Marita MorahanÌýis aÌýcharteredÌýpsychologist,ÌýpsychotherapistÌýand researcher. She’s the lead for theÌýEthical Framework review, bringingÌýtogether expertise in psychotherapy, teaching and research supervision.Ìý

Professor Andrew ReevesÌýis a senior accredited counsellor and psychotherapist,Ìýsenior accredited coach and coach supervisor, and registered social worker. He’s an external consultantÌýtoÌýtheÌýEthical FrameworkÌý°ù±ð±¹¾±±ð·É.ÌýÌý

Patrick CawleyÌýis Ethics Services Manager at ±«ÓãÊÓÆµand an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist.ÌýHe leads the ethics team, helping members navigate ethical decision-makingÌýand has supported the review of theÌýEthical Framework.

Myira KhanÌýis an accredited counsellor, clinical supervisor, trainer and author,Ìýspecialising in anti-oppressive practice, diversity, identityÌýand wellbeing.ÌýShe’sÌýan external consultant to theÌýEthical FrameworkÌý°ù±ð±¹¾±±ð·É.Ìý

Richard MillerÌýis a counsellor, clinical supervisor, AIÌýethicistÌýand trainer. HeÌýspecialisesÌýin theÌýethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) inÌýcounselling and psychotherapyÌýandÌýis an external consultant toÌýEthical FrameworkÌý°ù±ð±¹¾±±ð·É.Ìý

Tina WilliamsÌýisÌýGoodÌýPractice Lead at ±«ÓãÊÓÆµand a registered psychotherapist and clinicalÌýsupervisorÌý withÌýexperience across therapeutic services.ÌýShe leadsÌýonÌý theÌýdevelopment of supplementary resources and guidance for members.Ìý

Maria KayodeÌýisÌýaÌýMembership Marketing Officer at BACP, supporting member engagement and communications with main focusesÌýon theÌýEthical FrameworkÌýreview and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).

Disclaimer

The resources have been created as part of our review of the ±«ÓãÊÓÆµEthical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Future resources may be different in terms of page style and page content.Ìý