Ethical and Legal Aspects in Counseling Janet Smith May 15‚ 2012 Abstract Ethical decision making while necessary‚ can at times be challenging. This is particularly true when working with clients that have different values and worldviews. Ethical issues seldom have an easy answer‚ and often counselors must seek help from more experienced and knowledgeable professionals‚ but this is not a guarantee that the desired outcome will be achieved. The ethical aspects of counseling are based on a system of
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Gloria J. Jones 1228 Oakridge Plantation Road Hephzibah‚ Georgia 30815 Student Number 21058176 Course Title (Confidentiality in Allied Health) Graded project number (02302800) (1) Yes‚ medical records should be corrected by the same individual that made the error‚ however when correcting the records do not erase or whiteout any information. First draw a straight line down the center so the information still can be read‚ next put in the corrections date‚ time‚ and initial. (2)
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Five major theoretical bases for counseling in psychology are biological‚ learning‚ cognitive‚ psychodynamic‚ and sociocultural. Each one of these perspectives searches for answers about behavior through different techniques and researching a clients childhood or adult life experiences looking for answers to different kinds of questions. Due to the different types and styles of counseling approaches‚ each counselor forms their own thoughts and explanations. The premise behind the biological perspective
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Confidentiality in Health Care Abstract The Health Information Portability Accountability Act was enacted to prevent patient’s private health information from being disclosed without authorization. The Health Information Portability Accountability Act has different sections which define what covered entities are‚ and explain what minimum necessity is in relation to patient’s private health information. This paper also discusses what the penalties may be for different types of private health information
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build relationships on doing what is right RESPONSIBILITIES TO OUR EMPLOYEES/CLIENTS 1. Working cohesively with one another to bring about the desired result. 2. Our clients are our number one (1) priority 3. We revere confidentiality as the order of the day 4. Acting professionally with respect and integrity 5. Maintaining our objectivity and what we stand for professionally RESPONSIBILITIES
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Steps in the Counseling Process 1. Establish a safe‚ trusting environment 2. CLARIFY: Help the person put their concern into words. 3. Active listening: find out the client’s agenda a) paraphrase‚ summarize‚ reflect‚ interpret b) focus on feelings‚ not events 4. Transform problem statements into goal statements. 5. Explore possible approaches to goal 6. Help person choose one way towards goal DEVELOP A PLAN (may involve several steps) 7. Make a contract to fulfill the plan (or to take the
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homemakers may enter career counseling with undiagnosed mood disorders‚ such as depression or anxiety. Ronzio (2012) also stated that most career counselors will encounter women with a history of domestic violence or abuse. The psychological wounds of this abuse can diminish the client’s self-efficacy‚ beliefs in positive outcomes for career‚ and beliefs in her self-sufficiency. These experiences can influence the relationship with the career counselor and the counseling outcomes‚ and is an area that
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with people who are culturally identical to ourselves. An intense examination on the way we look at the world and how it affects our assessment and assumptions of others‚ especially those different from ourselves‚ is imperative to provide competent counseling services. Whaley (2001) stated‚ “clinicians must be open to learning from their clients‚ and they must be nonjudgmental about the clients’ cultural perspective‚ including their level of cultural mistrust‚” (p. 560). This discussion brought me to
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student and me to do some role playing such as mock interviews. Role play may also be necessary to help the student feel comfortable in social situations they may encounter in the workplace. The integrated approach I plan to incorporate into my counseling style will entail a variety of the techniques and process we discussed in our course. Conclusion My focus has been on building my integrated
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ACA Code of Ethics As approved by the ACA Governing Council 2005 AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION www.counseling.org Mission The mission of the American Counseling Association is to enhance the quality of life in society by promoting the development of professional counselors‚ advancing the counseling profession‚ and using the profession and practice of counseling to promote respect for human dignity and diversity. © 2005 by the American Counseling Association. All rights reserved
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