Socioeconomic factors, such as income, education, and access to healthcare,
can affect the perception of psychotherapy's value. Individuals from lower
socioeconomic backgrounds may face financial constraints, limited access to
mental health services, and lack of awareness about available resources,
leading to reduced utilization and skepticism towards psychotherapy
(McMaughan, Oloruntoba, & Smith, 2020).
Legal and ethical considerations for group and family therapy differ from
those for individual therapy due to the involvement of multiple individuals
and complex dynamics. One such consideration is confidentiality. In
individual therapy, the focus is primarily on the client's private information.
However, in group and family therapy, confidentiality becomes more
complex due to the presence of multiple individuals. Group and family
therapists must establish clear guidelines and obtain informed consent
regarding the limits of confidentiality, as the information shared by one
member can impact others (Knauss, & Knauss, 2012). This requires careful
attention to privacy concerns and balancing the needs of individual clients
with the needs of the group or family (Knauss, & Knauss, 2012). Therapeutic
approaches with this in mind should be handled with care and clear lines of
communication regarding expectations and trust should be one of the first
things addressed during the initial visit.
References:
Caplan, S. (2019). Intersection of cultural and religious beliefs about mental
health: Latinos in the faith-based setting. Hispanic Health Care
International, 17(1), 4-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/1540415319828265
This article is published in a peer-reviewed journal, indicating it has
undergone a rigorous evaluation process by experts in the field. It
focuses on a specific topic and provides empirical research and
analysis within the context of cultural and religious beliefs about
mental health among Latinos.
