ACA Ethical Codes
Comparing Codes of Ethics As a future counselor, I can say with certainty that at some point in my counseling career I will be faced with an ethical dilemma. What will help me in this type of situation is having a solid understanding of the ACA Ethical Guidelines. My understanding of ethics is that it is beneficial to both the client and the counselor and serves as a guide for counselors and protects the client. From the counselor perspective, ethical guidelines provide guidance, boundaries and answers to ethical dilemmas that arise during counseling sessions. To be discussed in this paper is a summary of my understanding of ethics as it pertains to ethics and legalities course I am currently enrolled in. In addition the ethical codes
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to be discussed will focus on diversity.
Summary of Ethics My understanding of ethics is that ethics are principles that guide our behaviors, and serve as the basis of who we are as human beings. More often than not it has been the influences that I have experienced that have helped to structure and form my ethics. As a future counselor, ethics will play a role in my interactions with clients. In addition ethics also encompass the knowledge of cultural competence. I will be faced with situations which go against my ethics. However, I will have to separate my personal thoughts and beliefs and focus on the client.
In relation to counseling ethics serve as a protector for the client and boundaries and guidelines for the counselor to refer on an as needed basis. What is clear and concise about ethics is that they are not always black and white, there can be many areas of gray, which can further complicate ethical situations that will arise during a counselling session. Ethical Codes
The first of the two ethical codes I chose to discuss for this assignment is the ethical code of
developmental and cultural sensitivity, (ACA, 2014, Standard A.2.c).
This codes speaks to the significance of how important it is for counselors to communicate clearly, and understandably in ways that are developmentally and culturally sensitive and appropriate to their clients (ACA, 2014, Standard A.2.c). The second ethical code is the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors ethical codes which explains the role of the counselor in how they are expected to respect cultural diversity and not discriminate. (IAMFC, 2011, Section A.4). Similarities of the Ethical Codes Discussed
The two ethical codes previously discussed are similar in the fact that they both deal with diversity, multiculturalism, cultural competency, understanding and self-awareness on the part of the counselor. The two codes speak to the importance of understanding what the counselor is speaking and being able to tune in to how a diverse client may interpret what the counselor is conveying. This is important, when dealing with diversity and multrucluriaslism what often time gestures, words, and body language convey different meanings to diverse …show more content…
clients. Differences of Ethical the Ethical Codes Discussed
Although the two ethical codes previously discussed are similar, there are differences. The differences are in the communication, approach and possible mindset of the counselor. The first ethical codes speaks to the communication and how the counselor conveys his or her information to the client. The second ethical codes places an understanding on the part of the counselor. The counselor is to be culturally aware, and not to discriminate and respect all clients.
This is where the counselor must be aware of the nonverbal cues he or she is conveying to the client.
Self-awareness on the part of the counselor is crucial in how he or she interacts with diverse
A counselor with an understanding of their views on diversity and multiculturalism will help to surface any biases towards multiculturalism. Ethics and Counseling
Multiculturalism and diversity is increasing throughout the United States. I reside in the state of California, which is becoming increasingly diverse. As a counselor it will be important for me to focus on cultural competence in order to be more effective in working with diverse clients. It is important that I am self-aware in how I interact with diverse clients as well as an understanding of my own biases, and stereotypes. A tool that can be effective when dealing with multicultural clients is to acknowledge their differences, culture and experiences during the counseling
session.
Professional, ethical, and legal standards are constantly changing, and it is important to keep up to date (Remley & Herlihy 2016). As a counselor it is important that I do not impose any of my values onto my clients. This paper discussed my understanding of ethics, as well as two ethics focused on diversity. The impact of how the two ethics chosen will affect my role as a counselor was also discussed. Understanding ethics as it relates to counseling is an ongoing practice, which will benefit counselors immensely. As a counselor, I am certain at some point in my career, I will face an ethical dilemma.
to be discussed will focus on diversity.
Summary of Ethics My understanding of ethics is that ethics are principles that guide our behaviors, and serve as the basis of who we are as human beings. More often than not it has been the influences that I have experienced that have helped to structure and form my ethics. As a future counselor, ethics will play a role in my interactions with clients. In addition ethics also encompass the knowledge of cultural competence. I will be faced with situations which go against my ethics. However, I will have to separate my personal thoughts and beliefs and focus on the client.
In relation to counseling ethics serve as a protector for the client and boundaries and guidelines for the counselor to refer on an as needed basis. What is clear and concise about ethics is that they are not always black and white, there can be many areas of gray, which can further complicate ethical situations that will arise during a counselling session. Ethical Codes
The first of the two ethical codes I chose to discuss for this assignment is the ethical code of
developmental and cultural sensitivity, (ACA, 2014, Standard A.2.c).
This codes speaks to the significance of how important it is for counselors to communicate clearly, and understandably in ways that are developmentally and culturally sensitive and appropriate to their clients (ACA, 2014, Standard A.2.c). The second ethical code is the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors ethical codes which explains the role of the counselor in how they are expected to respect cultural diversity and not discriminate. (IAMFC, 2011, Section A.4). Similarities of the Ethical Codes Discussed
The two ethical codes previously discussed are similar in the fact that they both deal with diversity, multiculturalism, cultural competency, understanding and self-awareness on the part of the counselor. The two codes speak to the importance of understanding what the counselor is speaking and being able to tune in to how a diverse client may interpret what the counselor is conveying. This is important, when dealing with diversity and multrucluriaslism what often time gestures, words, and body language convey different meanings to diverse …show more content…
clients. Differences of Ethical the Ethical Codes Discussed
Although the two ethical codes previously discussed are similar, there are differences. The differences are in the communication, approach and possible mindset of the counselor. The first ethical codes speaks to the communication and how the counselor conveys his or her information to the client. The second ethical codes places an understanding on the part of the counselor. The counselor is to be culturally aware, and not to discriminate and respect all clients.
This is where the counselor must be aware of the nonverbal cues he or she is conveying to the client.
Self-awareness on the part of the counselor is crucial in how he or she interacts with diverse
A counselor with an understanding of their views on diversity and multiculturalism will help to surface any biases towards multiculturalism. Ethics and Counseling
Multiculturalism and diversity is increasing throughout the United States. I reside in the state of California, which is becoming increasingly diverse. As a counselor it will be important for me to focus on cultural competence in order to be more effective in working with diverse clients. It is important that I am self-aware in how I interact with diverse clients as well as an understanding of my own biases, and stereotypes. A tool that can be effective when dealing with multicultural clients is to acknowledge their differences, culture and experiences during the counseling
session.
Professional, ethical, and legal standards are constantly changing, and it is important to keep up to date (Remley & Herlihy 2016). As a counselor it is important that I do not impose any of my values onto my clients. This paper discussed my understanding of ethics, as well as two ethics focused on diversity. The impact of how the two ethics chosen will affect my role as a counselor was also discussed. Understanding ethics as it relates to counseling is an ongoing practice, which will benefit counselors immensely. As a counselor, I am certain at some point in my career, I will face an ethical dilemma.