Contracts in Counselling

Clear agreements between counselors and clients are essential before entering into a therapeutic relationship; yet until now very little has been written on this subject.

This book describes in an accessible way what counseling contracts are, why they are needed, how they are made, and what legal ethical ramifications they hold.

Discussing different types of contracts such as the business contract, the treatment contract, and the supervisorFs contract, Contracts in Counselling looks at both the benefits and limitations of contracting.

Practitioners with different theoretical approaches present their own orientation on the subject and other contributors describe the most appropriate contracts for different client groups and different settings.

Emphasizing clarity, informed consent, and clinical effectiveness, Contracts in Counselling will be a vital resource for all trainee and practicing counselors needing to examine this area of their practice.