Movie Analysis

Movie Analysis
Ethical Issues in
Counselling
AZHAR ASMUIN (MP2122236T)
MICHELLE PETRUS (MP2212092T)
SITI NURFATHINI BINTI MUHAMMAD AZRIE (MP2212101T)
MP16C SECTION 9, SEMESTER 1 2023/2024
FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION
PK6103: ETHICS, VALUES, LEGAL, AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN COUNSELLING
DR CARMELLA E. ADING
DECEMBER 16, 2023
01 SYNOPSIS
TODAY'S 02 CHARACTERS
REVIEW
Content 03
04
ETHICAL ISSUES
SUMMARY AND
CONCLUSION
The film is based on the 1993 book of the same
Synopsis name by John Kerr, which tells the story of the

early 20th-century psychoanalytic pioneers
Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Sabina Spielrein
A VERY DANGEROUS MOVIE
INDEED ><’ The film begins in 1904, when Jung (Fassbender) is
a young psychiatrist working at the Burghölzli
psychiatric hospital in Zurich, Switzerland. He is
drawn to the case of Spielrein (Knightley), a young
woman who is suffering from hysteria. Jung
believes that Spielrein's condition is caused by her
repressed sexual desires, and he begins to treat
her using Freud's (Mortensen) psychoanalytic
methods.
As Jung and Spielrein work together, they develop

a close bond. However, their relationship is
complicated by Freud's disapproval of Jung's
methods. Freud believes that Jung is too
sympathetic to his patients, and he warns him that
he is in danger of losing his objectivity.
CHARACTERS REVIEW
CARL JUNG SIGMUND FREUD

SABINA SPIELREIN father-son relationship with Jung
The daughter of a wealthy Spielrein’s therapist
Mentor to Dr. Jung
Russian Jewish family. Discover Spielrein’s issue
a friendship with Dr. Jung based on
Diagnosed with hysterical Dr. Jung and Spielrein both
philosophical discussions on
psychosis. developed intellectual and
psychoanalysis
Under Jung’s care sexual attraction.
CHARACTERS
REVIEW
OTTO GROSS
Dr. Jung’s client sent by Freud. EMA JUNG
Addicted to narcotics Wife of Carl Jung.
Changes Jung’s view on sexual Had 2 daughters with Jung.
repression Coming from wealthy family.
ETHICAL ISSUES 1 CODE OF ETHICS
Boundaries in therapy A.5.a
Sexual Relationship
Sexual or romantic
The movie raises questions about the appropriate counsellor–client interaction
boundaries in a therapeutic relationship. Jung's close or relationships with current
personal involvement with Spielrein, including his clients, their romantic partners
encouragement of her romantic feelings for him, blurs or their family members are
the line between professional and personal prohibited
relationships.
ETHICAL ISSUES 2 CODE OF ETHICS
A.5.c
Non-professional relationship
Non-professional interactions or
The film highlights the power imbalance relationships (other than sexual or
romantic interactions or relationships)
between Carl Jung and his patients and wife,
particularly Sabina Spielrein and Ema Jung. Non-professional relationships between
counsellor and client, former clients,
Jung's position as a renowned psychoanalyst
their romantic partners or their family
gives him significant authority over his members should be minimized, unless
patients, which can lead to exploitation and those interactions are potentially
beneficial to the client.
abuse.
RECOMMENDATIONS (ETHICS 1 AND 2)
Establish clear boundaries from the beginning
This includes discussing the frequency and duration of sessions, the topics that will be discussed, and
the limits of confidentiality.
Respect the professional boundaries

This means not asking for personal information, not attempting to socialize with the client outside of
sessions, and not engaging in any sexual or romantic behavior.
Be aware of your own needs and limitations

If you feel that the therapy is not meeting your goals, or if you are feeling uncomfortable with the client,
it is important to discuss this with the client or refer them to a different therapist.
interactive session
what do u think?
WATCH AND LEARN
Confidentiality
B.1.C
Counsellor shall not share confidential information without the
consent of client or without sound legal or ethical justification.
Dr. jung shared

He shared personal information Recommendation
information about about client to
both client. his ex client a counsellor
should not share
confidential or
personal
information
INTERACTIVE SESSION!
Confidentiality of records
B.6.a.
Counsellor shall ensure that records are kept in a secure location and ensure
that only that only authorised persons have access to those records.
From the scene, we can see Dr.Jung place his client’s report
while having breakfast with his wife.
He even discussed the case to other people without the consent
of client.
Recommendation
Counsellor should place report in a seure location (such as his
office)and and ensure only Dr. Jung can access to the report.
ISSUE
Carl Jung recruited Sabina Spierlin for his
Advertising and
research as he knew that she is interested in
medicine, thus would help him with his research
Soliciting Clients
CODE OF ETHICS
C.3.d Recruiting clients in work place
Counsellors do not use their places of employment or institutional
affiliation to recruit clients, supervisees, or consultees for the interest
of their private practices
RECOMMENDATIONS
Jung should have consider other ways that will be benificial
for Spierlin in changing and improving herself rather than
recruiting her to benefit his personal goal
ISSUE
The initial relationship between Freud and Jung developed and
deepened as Freud sees him as his son-figure, and Jung sees him
Supervisory as a father-figure. They also spent a lot of time together out of

the norm of mentor-mentee relationship.
Relationship
CODE OF ETHICS
F.3.a Relationship boundaries with supervisees
Counselling supervisors shall clearly define and maintain ethical
professional, personal, and social relationships with their supervisees.
Supervisors shall minimise the non-professional relationships with
supervisees.
RECOMMENDATIONS
As a mentor, Freud should have maintained a professional
relationship with Jung to maintain the professionalism of their
relationship without getting involved in their personal matters.
ISSUE
Freud has ended his relationship with Jung over personal issues
Supervisor relating to Sabina as much as disagreements over the role of
religion in psychology and other theoretical issues.
Responsibilities
CODE OF ETHICS
F.4.d Termination of supervisory relationship
Supervisors or supervisees have the right to terminate the supervisory relationship with
adequate notice by informing the relevant parties. Reasons for considering termination
shall be provided to the parties involved. In the event cultural, clinical or professional
issues becomes critical to the make-or-break of a supervisory relationship, both parties
shall work on solving those differences. If termination cannot be avoided, the supervisor
shall provide appropriate referrals to other alternative supervisors.
RECOMMENDATIONS
As a mentor, Freud should have had proper discussions with Jung

without putting their personal feelings attached to their
relationship.
ISSUE
Jung has recruited his wife to be a participant for his
Rights of Research psychoanalytic research. Throughout the session, his wife was
seen to be uncomfortable with the words that said by him and
could not refuse to continue with the session
Participants
CODE OF ETHICS
G.2.a. Informed consent in research
Individuals have the right to agree to become research
participants.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Proper explanation of the research towards his wife and providing

her with the freedom to participate or withdraw from the research
should be done in order to obtain proper consent from her.
CONCLUSION
Analysing this movie has helped a lot in

understanding the ethical issues that involved in
the counselling field and reviewing ways that may
be of more benefits in the counselling relationship
by abiding to the Counselling Code of Ethics.This
Code of Ethics provides guideline to be
professional and maintain boundaries in the
counselling relationship with the main goal of
helping the client.
Any
Question?
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
REFERENCES
Malaysian Board of Counsellors. (2011). Counsellor Code of Ethics: Malaysian Board
of Counsellors. Malaysian Board of Counsellors Production

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Synopsis name by John Kerr, which tells the story of the

As Jung and Spielrein work together, they develop

CARL JUNG SIGMUND FREUD

Respect the professional boundaries

Be aware of your own needs and limitations

Dr. jung shared

Supervisory as a father-figure. They also spent a lot of time together out of

As a mentor, Freud should have had proper discussions with Jung

Proper explanation of the research towards his wife and providing

Analysing this movie has helped a lot in

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