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The EFAT Code of Ethics (CoE) for Art Therapists forms the basis of EFAT’s approach to resolving ethical dilemmas. It serves as a guideline for the ethical conduct of art therapists who are members of EFAT.
The Code of Ethics is completed by a detailed Ethics Reference Guide (ERG) for in-depth consultation concerning ethical issues.
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The Ethics Committee (EC)
How the Ethics Committee functions:
The Ethics Committee (EC) is entrusted with the duties of creating the EFAT Ethical Code for Art Therapists and the Ethics Reference Guide (ERG), updating its articles and procedures from time to time, subject to approval by EFAT's General Assembly.
Tasked with the responsibility of promoting ethical behavior within art therapy practice, as well as bringing significant ethical issues to the attention of the general membership of EFAT, we shall provide panel discussions or workshops on ethics. We hope to expand our services to include webinars for educational purposes.
The Ethics Committee is responsible for responding to members’ inquiries regarding the practice of ethics in art therapy. We help members and the public to understand the ethical issues involved in their questions and dilemmas as well as to carve out an ethical course of action, when need be.
We encourage members to contact us with questions and inquiries via the EFAT website (see below).
The Ethics Committee (EC) is entrusted with the duties of creating the EFAT Ethical Code for Art Therapists and the Ethics Reference Guide (ERG), updating its articles and procedures from time to time, subject to approval by EFAT's General Assembly.
Tasked with the responsibility of promoting ethical behavior within art therapy practice, as well as bringing significant ethical issues to the attention of the general membership of EFAT, we shall provide panel discussions or workshops on ethics. We hope to expand our services to include webinars for educational purposes.
The Ethics Committee is responsible for responding to members’ inquiries regarding the practice of ethics in art therapy. We help members and the public to understand the ethical issues involved in their questions and dilemmas as well as to carve out an ethical course of action, when need be.
We encourage members to contact us with questions and inquiries via the EFAT website (see below).
What is an ethical inquiry?
Any question related to the practice of art therapy can contain an ethical component and be a source of concern for art therapists. Such questions can arise in the art therapist’s own practice or while observing colleagues. For example, a question relating to any of the tenets in EFAT’s Ethical Code for Art Therapists may raise concern if you observe contradictory behavior or are faced with a situation in which you feel you are requested to perform in a way that goes contrary to what you think is ethical. Sometimes an art therapist may be faced with a complex situation. It is easy to feel uncertain as to the truly ethical way to handle it. Common questions may include boundary violations, the therapist-client relationship, administrative requests, issues in supervision, and the like. Remember, no question is too small or insignificant to be brought up. If any situation or observation causes you discomfort and
you would like to air it out, please feel free to consult us!
Remember, we are here to help you sort out your concerns, but we are not equipped to adjudicate cases. If such egregious behavior of an EFAT member comes to our attention, if appropriate, we will discuss the problem with that member. If the problem resides outside of our purview, we will consult with the Board as to the appropriate conjoint action to take.
Any question related to the practice of art therapy can contain an ethical component and be a source of concern for art therapists. Such questions can arise in the art therapist’s own practice or while observing colleagues. For example, a question relating to any of the tenets in EFAT’s Ethical Code for Art Therapists may raise concern if you observe contradictory behavior or are faced with a situation in which you feel you are requested to perform in a way that goes contrary to what you think is ethical. Sometimes an art therapist may be faced with a complex situation. It is easy to feel uncertain as to the truly ethical way to handle it. Common questions may include boundary violations, the therapist-client relationship, administrative requests, issues in supervision, and the like. Remember, no question is too small or insignificant to be brought up. If any situation or observation causes you discomfort and
you would like to air it out, please feel free to consult us!
Remember, we are here to help you sort out your concerns, but we are not equipped to adjudicate cases. If such egregious behavior of an EFAT member comes to our attention, if appropriate, we will discuss the problem with that member. If the problem resides outside of our purview, we will consult with the Board as to the appropriate conjoint action to take.
The Ethics Inquiry:
All inquiries remain in complete confidentiality, both as to the identity of the individual making the inquiry and the content itself. Your identity in posing a question or expressing a concern is never disclosed to anyone within or outside of EFAT. The content of your inquiry or dilemma remains completely confidential in our fully encrypted Ethics email account and archives.
All inquiries remain in complete confidentiality, both as to the identity of the individual making the inquiry and the content itself. Your identity in posing a question or expressing a concern is never disclosed to anyone within or outside of EFAT. The content of your inquiry or dilemma remains completely confidential in our fully encrypted Ethics email account and archives.
How do we handle your inquiries?
You may reach us via our confidential encrypted email account: [email protected].
Then, we will send you an acknowledgement that your inquiry has been received. After that, we review the issue(s) involved, and discuss it among ourselves. We review all inquiries in a non-judgmental way, carefully examining all sides of each issue. Upon reaching a consensus of agreement within the EC, we email you our response. If you have further questions, we may continue the discussion together via email or video conference.
You may reach us via our confidential encrypted email account: [email protected].
Then, we will send you an acknowledgement that your inquiry has been received. After that, we review the issue(s) involved, and discuss it among ourselves. We review all inquiries in a non-judgmental way, carefully examining all sides of each issue. Upon reaching a consensus of agreement within the EC, we email you our response. If you have further questions, we may continue the discussion together via email or video conference.
Who we are:
Elizabeth Stone Chair France / US |
Helga Bachofner member Austria |
Nicky Shaw member Guernsey |
Martina Toman member Austria |
