Few Professional Codes of Ethics Specifically Address the Topic of Giving

question 30

Multiple Choice

Few professional codes of ethics specifically address the topic of giving or receiving gifts in the therapeutic relationship. The AAMFT does have such a guideline and it states that marriage and family therapists:

• A) cannot give to or receive from clients gifts of substantial value or that impair the integrity or efficacy of the therapeutic relationship.
• B) can give to or receive from clients small gifts of little monetary value.
• C) can give to or receive from clients gifts when given during an appropriate and healthy therapeutic relationship.
• D) cannot give or receive gifts under any circumstances.

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