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Ethical Practice Information

The AAMFT Ethical Practice Information offers comprehensive ethical consultation and resources based on the AAMFT Code of Ethics.  Marriage and family therapists can obtain FREE informal ethical advisory opinions, plus training and resources to protect and inform you about how to maintain an ethical practice.
AAMFT Ethics Committee
	List of Committee members - Members Only
On-line Ethical Advisory Opinions
	Send a question to the Ethics Department and receive an informal advisory opinion based on the AAMFT Code of Ethics - Members Only
Ethics Complaint Information
	AAMFT Code of Ethics (effective 7/2001 to present)
	How to file an ethical complaint
	Complaint form available soon
	Procedures for handling Ethical Matters (2008)
	Decision Tree
Ethical Resources Learn more about the AAMFT Code of Ethics, the ethics complaint process and tips on maintaining an ethical practice.  Obtain a copy of the 1998 and 2001 AAMFT Code of Ethics and chart that explains the new duties on the revised Code.  View a copy of the AAMFT Procedures for Handling Ethics Matters and review articles that explain the ethics complaint process, plus statistical outcomes of prior cases deliberated by the AAMFT Ethics Committee
	AAMFT Code of Ethics (effective 7/1998 to 6/2001)
	AAMFT Code of Ethics (effective 7/2001 to present)
	New Explicit Duties and Other Changes in the 2001 AAMFT Code of Ethics
	AAMFT Clinical Member Logo Guidelines - Members Only
	Procedures for Handling Ethical Matters (2008)
	Ethics Complaints Process (2001)
	Tips for Maintaining an Ethical Practice - Members Only
Ethical Fact Sheets Learn more about maintaining an ethical practice through articles and fact sheets on various ethical issues
	Guidelines for Billing Insurance Companies and Other Third Party Payors (1986 )  - Members Only
	Confidentiality in the Electronic Age (1995) - Members Only
	Telephone Therapy: What's the Toll? (1995) - Members Only
	Guidelines for nontraditional techniques (1994) - Members Only
	Ethical Responsibility in the Treatment of Repressed Memories (1997)  - Members Only
	Therapeutic Contracts Help Clarify Dual Relationships in Rural Settings (1995)  - Members Only
	Ethical Opinion: Therapy by E-mail? (1999) - Members Only
	Ethical Opinion: Fees, Contracts, and Sliding Scales (1999) - Members Only
	Ethical Opinion: When a Client wants to Remain Anonymous (1999) - Members Only
	Ethics and Evaluation: Ethical Challenges Facing MFT's as They Evaluate Their Practices (1997) - Members Only
	Homework: Experienced Therapists Find Personal, Professional Satisfaction with Home Offices (1999) - Members Only
	Confidentiality and Emails from Clients (2001) - Members Only
	Technically Ethical (2002) - Members Only
Ethics Education Resources
	Learn more about prior workshop presentations by the AAMFT Ethics Committee and how to develop an ethics workshop, seminar or class. Click Here to access these resources - Members Only
Ethical Training Materials Purchase AAMFT's publications and training tapes designed specifically for marriage and family therapists
	Books and Publications
	Training Tapes
	Online Continuing Education Tests
Comprehensive Professional Liability Insurance
	Click here for more information on the AAMFT professional liability insurance program
AAMFT Legal Risk Management Plan
	The AAMFT offers legal consultation services and resources specifically designed for marriage and family therapists.  AAMFT Clinical Members are eligible to consult with Richard S. Leslie, J.D., AAMFT's legal consultant on matters relating to their practice. Click Here to access these great resources today !