AATA ethical principles for art therapists || A+ Certified.
Values reflect aspirational ethical principles correct answers Autonomy
nonmaleficence
fidelity
jusitce
creativity
responsibility to clients correct answers - respect rights of clients to make decisions and assist
them in understanding the consequences of these decisions
- lack capacity to provide informed consent, seek permission from an appropriate third party
-avoid ambiguity in the therapeutic relationship and maintian clarity about different therapeutic
roles
- no multiple relationships
-seek supervision or consultation when feeling discomfort or encountering personal and client
problems aobut which they have questions
- provide safe functional environment to offer art therapy services to: proper ventilation adequate
lighting, access to water, knowledge of hazards, storage space for artwork, allowance for privacy
and confidentiality, compliance with any other health and safety requirements according to laws
-make information available to clients regarding ethical principles and guidelines , laws, license,
etc
multiple relationships correct answers -simultaneously in another role with the same client,
simultaneously in a personal relationship with client, promises to enter into another relationship
-refrain from engaging in an activity when they know that personal problems will happen
-refrain from taking on a professional role when already other interests that would impact
therapy
confidentiality correct answers - treat clients in an enviroment that protects privacy and
confidentiality
, - inform clients of the limitations of confidentiality
- do not disclose info for the purpose of consultation or supervision without client's consent
unless in danger
- get written consent from client of guardian
- disclose confidential info when mandated by law in a civil, criminal, or disciplinary action
-when a minor, all disclosure or consent requried is obtained by parent or legal guardian except
when mandated by law
assessment methods correct answers -standardize and be familiar with reliability, validity, error
of measurement, application, etc
-only use assessment when have competence through training and supervised experience
-develop assessments based on behavioral science research follow standard instruments
development procedure
- obtain informed consent regarding the nature and purpose of assessment methods, get an
interpreter if needed
-selecting assessments and reporting results, consider factors that may influence outcomes
-take reasonable steps to ensure that all assessment artwork and data are kept confidential
client artwork correct answers - artwork may be released to the client during course of therapy
and during termination in accordance to therapeutic benefit
-client notified in instances when art therapists and the clincial agency retain copies, photograph,
or digital images of the art work in client final as part of record
-written informed consent from client or legal guardian to keep artwork or copies for
educational, research, or assessment purposes
-no public use without written consent
-written informed consent form clients before photographing client's artwork or videoing or
having third party observe sessions
-written informed consent from clients before using clinical materials and client artwork in any
teaching writing or public presentations--> gotta protect identity
-disclose client artwork to third parties with consent
Values reflect aspirational ethical principles correct answers Autonomy
nonmaleficence
fidelity
jusitce
creativity
responsibility to clients correct answers - respect rights of clients to make decisions and assist
them in understanding the consequences of these decisions
- lack capacity to provide informed consent, seek permission from an appropriate third party
-avoid ambiguity in the therapeutic relationship and maintian clarity about different therapeutic
roles
- no multiple relationships
-seek supervision or consultation when feeling discomfort or encountering personal and client
problems aobut which they have questions
- provide safe functional environment to offer art therapy services to: proper ventilation adequate
lighting, access to water, knowledge of hazards, storage space for artwork, allowance for privacy
and confidentiality, compliance with any other health and safety requirements according to laws
-make information available to clients regarding ethical principles and guidelines , laws, license,
etc
multiple relationships correct answers -simultaneously in another role with the same client,
simultaneously in a personal relationship with client, promises to enter into another relationship
-refrain from engaging in an activity when they know that personal problems will happen
-refrain from taking on a professional role when already other interests that would impact
therapy
confidentiality correct answers - treat clients in an enviroment that protects privacy and
confidentiality
, - inform clients of the limitations of confidentiality
- do not disclose info for the purpose of consultation or supervision without client's consent
unless in danger
- get written consent from client of guardian
- disclose confidential info when mandated by law in a civil, criminal, or disciplinary action
-when a minor, all disclosure or consent requried is obtained by parent or legal guardian except
when mandated by law
assessment methods correct answers -standardize and be familiar with reliability, validity, error
of measurement, application, etc
-only use assessment when have competence through training and supervised experience
-develop assessments based on behavioral science research follow standard instruments
development procedure
- obtain informed consent regarding the nature and purpose of assessment methods, get an
interpreter if needed
-selecting assessments and reporting results, consider factors that may influence outcomes
-take reasonable steps to ensure that all assessment artwork and data are kept confidential
client artwork correct answers - artwork may be released to the client during course of therapy
and during termination in accordance to therapeutic benefit
-client notified in instances when art therapists and the clincial agency retain copies, photograph,
or digital images of the art work in client final as part of record
-written informed consent from client or legal guardian to keep artwork or copies for
educational, research, or assessment purposes
-no public use without written consent
-written informed consent form clients before photographing client's artwork or videoing or
having third party observe sessions
-written informed consent from clients before using clinical materials and client artwork in any
teaching writing or public presentations--> gotta protect identity
-disclose client artwork to third parties with consent
