Running head: Ethics Paper ACA Code of Ethics and AACC Code of Ethics; what are the Similarities and Differences? Abstract The American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (ACA Code) and the American Association of Christian Counselors Code of Ethics (AACC Code) has many similarities as well as differences. Codes of ethics are designed to protect the client‚ counselor and the profession. This report will compare and contrast three separate areas within each of the two ethics codes. All areas
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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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ACA and AACC: Ethics Codes Compared Liberty University Abstract Codes of ethics are guidelines that are created to give various professions and organizations a structure in which to work within. Codes of ethics could be considered structured behavioral ideals for professional people to follow. And‚ for the purpose of this paper several ethical codes for counseling professionals from both the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Christian
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Compare and Contract the AACC and ACA Code of Ethics Shelia Burton Liberty University Abstract In reading both codes you can see how different but yet alike they are‚ although one is from the Christian aspect and the other from a world view. According to Ralph Bass‚ Christian counseling has been a part of the work of ministry since the origin of the church. When people were sick they looked to the church for help‚ they were thought of as touched by the Gods and were given potions for their
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April 2009 Code of Practice 1 Disciplinary and grievance procedures Published by TSO (The Stationery Office) and available from: Online www.tsoshop.co.uk Mail‚ Telephone‚ Fax & E-mail TSO PO Box 29‚ Norwich‚ NR3 1GN Telephone orders/General enquiries: 0870 600 5522 Fax orders: 0870 600 5533 E-mail: customer.services@tso.co.uk Textphone: 0870 240 3701 TSO@Blackwell and other Accredited Agents Customers can also order publications from: TSO Ireland 16 Arthur Street‚ Belfast BT1 4GD Tel 028 9023
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ACAS was formed from the result of Trade Union and Labor Relations Act. In 1974‚ ACAS was called as the Conciliation and Arbitration Service. However‚ it was renamed as the Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service in January 1975. Thereafter‚ Acas is made as a statutory body but it is under the terms of the EPA 1975 (Employment Protection Act 1975) (Concannon‚ H.M.G‚ 1978). It is split into 4 areas which are the collective conciliation‚ advisory service‚ individual conciliation and promotion
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