What do you do if you are unable to continue to provide professional help to a client?
cease all services immediately
make alternative arrangements for continuation of help
neglect the client
continue to work regardless of client ability to pay
Which is not essential to a safe environment?
proper ventilation
access to water supply
secure storage of client artwork
table space
Art therapists may provide services to a client receiving similar services from another professional.
What do you do if you believe an art therapist has violated a law or ethical code?
file a complaint with the ATCB
report it to your supervisor
confront the art therapist directly
ignore it if you are unsure
Art therapists must not permit students, employees, or supervisees to perform or to represent themselves as competent to perform professional services beyond their education, training, experience, or competence
Which is not a requirement for art therapists who provide supervision?
Ensure that they have proper training and supervised experience through contemporary continuing education and/or graduate training
Ensure that supervisees are aware of the current ethical standards related to their professional practice, including the ATCB Code of Professional Practice
Provide supervisees with adequate feedback and evaluation
Provide a nurturing environment which fosters trust
When conducting research, which population does not have a diminished ability to provide consent?
participants also receiving clinical services
impairments which limit understanding
children
college students
Art therapists must avoid relationships with research participants outside the scope of the research.
Not providing publication credit is morally questionable, but not unethical according to the ACTB code of ethics.
The applicant must provide written notification to the ATCB within _______ of occurrence of any change in name, address, telephone number, and any other facts bearing on eligibility for credentials.
60 days
30 days
2 months
80 days
You need written consent to photograph client artwork.
Which is not an example of an exploitative relationship with a client?
borrowing money from or loaning money to a client
engaging in a business venture with a client
hiring a client
conducting research with a client
Bartering with a client may be considered an ethical form of payment for services.
It is never acceptable to receive gifts from clients.
When should the art therapist terminate therapy?
when the client has attained stated goals and objectives
when the client can no longer pay
when the client confesses feelings of attraction towards the art therapist
when the art therapist decides to pursue a romantic relationship with the client
Legally, ____________ refers to professional negligence that results in harm or loss to the client.
malpractice
unethical behavior
client abandonment
credential revocation
In a successful malpractice claim, ______, or that a professional relationship existed must be established.
duty
breach of duty
injury
causation
In a successful malpractice claim, what is the term for the therapists' negligence deviating from "standard practices of care"?
In addition to duty and breach of duty, what other 2 things must be proven in a malpractice claim?
negligence
breach of ethical codes
Which is not a reason for malpractice?
failure to obtain or document informed consent
premature client termination
misdiagnosis
referring a client whose issue seems beyond your area of expertise
What should you do in a malpractice suit?
try to resolve the issue with the client directly
consult your professional organization
alter files that were incomplete or incorrect
continue the therapeutic relationship with the client
The Tarasoff case established that a mental health professional has a duty to protect the patient.
What is the most appropriate course of action when a client is threatening another individual?
notifying the police
warning the intended victim
placing the client under mental health arrest
making a contract with the client to not harm anyone
Women are 4x more likely than men to complete suicide.
Suicide rates increase with age.
Which is not a protective factor when assessing suicide risk?
being married
having children in the home
being involved with the Catholic church
season
Which is not a risk factor for suicide?
having a cancer diagnosis
taking corticosteroids
taking an antidepressant for anxiety
religiosity
Which is not an example of a static risk factor when assessing suicide?
age
gender
marital status
depression
Which is not an example of a short term risk factor when assessing suicide?
loss of pleasure
diminished concentration
insomnia
lack of social support
The acronyms, SAD PERSONS and IS PATH WARM are used to assess for ______________.
alcohol or substance use disorder
suicide
risk of harm to others
child abuse
When assessing suicide, risk factors are qualitative, not quantitative.
What should you not do if a client is suicidal?
perform suicidal assessment
go over a checklist of suicide risk factors
make a safety plan
immediately place the client under mental health arrest
