This course will cover the basic concepts of ethics, professional practice, and the standards and requirements for research as established by both professional mental health and creative arts therapies associations. Multi-cultural awareness and diversity issues will be interwoven with the ethical and practical dimensions of creative arts practices. Particular emphasis will be placed on confidentiality dilemmas in health research, dual-role relationships, and the personal and professional development of students' identities as ethically-minded health and wellness practitioners.
This course will cover the basic concepts of ethics, professional practice, and the standards and requirements for research as established by both professional mental health and creative arts therapies associations. Multi-cultural awareness and diversity issues will be interwoven with the ethical and practical dimensions of creative arts practices. Particular emphasis will be placed on confidentiality dilemmas in health research, dual-role relationships, and the personal and professional development of students' identities as ethically-minded health and wellness practitioners.