Ethically‚ it would be inappropriate for a counselor to decide on using a new assessment instrument after having read one article on its use. Section E.9.b. of the ACA Code of Ethics (2014) states that counselors practice caution when using instruments‚ especially those whose validity or reliability can be questionable (p. 13). One article is insufficient proof of empirical data. As an ethically competent counselor‚ one must weigh the pros and cons in administering assessment instruments to each
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Personal Ethics: Counseling Perspectives Abstract: This paper will discuss the personalization of counseling ethics for myself as I work toward and become a licensed professional counselor. I will use the five ethical principles considered fundamental to the ethics of counseling. The five principles are: autonomy‚ beneficence‚ nonmaleficence‚ justice‚ and fidelity. I will discuss how these principles will guide and inform my practice as a licensed professional counselor. I will define each term
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counselor the more support a client has the better chance for success. My client will need the support and love from her parents. Trying to convince my client’s parents to agree with her decision would contradict my values and code of ethics as a counselor. The ACA Code of Ethics section A.1.a. Primary Responsibility states ’the primary responsibility of counselors is to respect the dignity and promote the welfare of clients. A.4.b. Personal Values states Counselors are aware of—and avoid imposing—their
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Health Counseling Association adhere to the same code of ethics (Linde‚ 2010). The purpose of the code of ethics is to address the responsibilities of the people the counselor is involved with professionally (2010). This could be clients‚ patients‚ co-workers‚ other professionals‚ and other observers that know we are counselors (2010). We must monitor our behaviors by placing ethical standards on our behaviors. Lynn Shallcross (2011) stated “the code provides us with a clearer professional identity
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The Counseling Relationship The counseling relationship is a specific guideline within the ACA Code of Ethics and the state of Maryland’s legal and ethical guidelines. I selected the counseling relationship guidelines‚ since it’s importance ranges from informing clients about counseling to avoiding dual relationships. When working with clients it is extremely important to follow the guidelines given in order to avoid harm and benefit clients. As a future counselor‚ I appreciate the guidelines given
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The ACA Code of Ethics is a set of standards for professional helpers to follow. The Code “reflects the counseling profession’s understanding of the responsibilities inherent in the covenantal relationship with society” (Ponton & Duba‚ 2009). This Code is a set of standards to basically keep everyone on the same page when working with clients. Upon reading the Code‚ I was intrigued with the Bartering component found in section A.10.d. I did not realize that bartering was allowed at such a professional
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Counselors’ insensitivity toward gay people: Consequences and how to avoid it All professionals in the health field are governed by codes of ethics. These codes exist to well protect the welfare of the patient or client; but also to safeguard professionals of possible legal actions against them. Ethical codes should to be followed to the letter. In the area of psychological counseling‚ ethical dilemmas‚ consequences‚ responsibilities‚ and solutions should be considered prior to events take place;
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Family Therapy (2015)‚ counselors need to refrain from discrimination when working with diverse clients (Association for Marriage and Family Therapy‚ 2015)‚ when it comes to the client’s age‚ gender‚ sexual orientation‚ and their nationality (Code of Ethics
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Ethical Issues Quintell Turner Liberty University Ethical Issues Ethics plays a huge role in the counseling profession. The professionals that practice counseling whether group or individual must be very careful not to violate any of the ethics code because it could cause them to lose their career. Counselor and Therapist that work with groups setting have ethical standards that they must adhere to only a daily basis. There are several ethical issues that may present as barriers to counselors
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Code of Ethics Comparison Liberty University Online Coun 501-D11 Counselor Professional Identity‚ Function‚ and Ethics Dr. Kenneth Larimore Lerissa D. Wilson 2 July 2013 Abstract Differences and similarities were described in the Code of Ethics of the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors. The two codes are comparable in many ways. The American Association of Christian Counselors focus on the Christian aspect and the American Counseling
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