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In your post, discuss what your ethical responsibilities are as a marriage and family therapist in your state of residence pertaining to this case example. Identify relevant AAMFT codes of ethics in this post. What possible obstacles or concerns might there be regarding implementing and adhering to these specific ethical codes? Week 1 Discussion 1: Applying Legal and Ethical Guidelines to Children and Adolescents In the state of Tennessee any person with reasonable cause to believe a child is being abused or neglected must, under the law, immediately report to the Tennessee Department of Children's Services or to local law enforcement. Thus, everyone in Tennessee is a mandated reporter under state law. According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Standard 1, the responsibility to clients, “marriage and family therapists advance the welfare of families and individuals and make reasonable efforts to find the appropriate balance between conflicting goals within the family system.” (2015) Since Tommy has agreed to speak with me and admits he plans to harm his father, regardless of not having the exact details, legally I need to report this. If I am having issues or concerns on how or whom to report to I may advice AAMFT standard 3.3, seeking assistance. This is to insure I seek the appropriate professional assistance for the issue that could impair work performance or clinical judgment. It may be beneficial to confide in my supervisor of the afterschool program. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). (2015). Code of Ethics. http://www.aamft.org/imis15/content/legal_ethics/code_of_ethics.aspx The authors of our readings this week propose that the brain and interpersonal relationships interact with each other and shape who we are. How might this position inform your work as a marriage and family therapist working with children and adolescents and their families? Week 1 Discussion 2: Interpersonal Neurobiology The authors of this week's readings profess that the brain and interpersonal connections interact to determine who we are. My practice as a marital and family therapist will be influenced by this position by understanding that interpersonal neurobiology is important for marital and family therapists because it may be used in case conceptualization and treatment planning. Most MFTs will most likely not have a strong background in neurobiology, but "systemic treatment can be extended beyond the family system to encompass perspectives of macrosystems such as culture and microsystems such as neurobiology." (Gambrel et al, 2016, p. 273) Interpersonal neurobiology considers the mind to be more than just brain activity, but also an inward experience of conscious awareness that can improve interpersonal interactions (Siegel, 2015). According to this viewpoint, therapists work with families of children throughout the developmental phases to guarantee that attachment requirements are addressed, and trauma

development is avoided by educating parents how to create structured and secure attachment connections as well as self-regulation. Marriage and family therapists can use interpersonal neurobiology to include evidence-based therapies and ideas based on mindfulness methods that encourage the integration of neurobiology and relational research. Interpersonal neurobiology, according to studies, gives a comprehensive knowledge of the impacts of parental support, self-acceptance, emotional stability, and relationship satisfaction as a basis for the therapeutic process. Gambrel, L., Faas, C., Kaestle, C., & Savla, J. (2016). Interpersonal neurobiology and couple relationship quality: A longitudinal model . Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal, 38 (3), 272– 283. Siegel, D. J. (2015). Interpersonal neurobiology as a lens into the development of wellbeing and resilience . Children Australia, 40 (2), 160-164. Begin a conversation within your course community and engage in at least ONE of the following:  What criteria would you use to evaluate whether a person's behavior is “normal” or “abnormal”? Discuss this topic from social constructionist (for example, Kenneth Gergen) and family systemic perspectives. Week 1 - Definitions of Psychopathology When it comes to evaluating a person’s behavior on whether is “normal or “abnormal” it’s all about perspective. I would take into consideration background, religion, beliefs and what is the current problem. For example, different upbringings may cause some sort of friction within couples when trying to understand what normal is to them and if its outside the norm than it becomes abnormal. Nolen-Hoeksema (2020) describes normal vs. abnormal as dependent on the cultural norm, although it may not be "normal" in another culture. Different viewpoints can alter our mindset. From a social constructive and family systemic perspective I see this a putting a puzzle together. Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2020). Abnormal psychology (8th ed.).

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