Codes of Ethics

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The paper analyzes how the respective codes of ethics of the professional counseling organizations; the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors' (AAPC) reflect the differences in the approaches of these organizations to mental health and healing. The paper examines how codes of ethics usually share common core elements outlining the legal and ethical obligations of counseling professionals. The paper further examines how the ethical codes of these three groups differs on some key issues such as counseling methodology and techniques, and the professional's relationship to society.

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"Explicit no-harm clauses are included in each ethical code. Fees are discussed overtly, too, with the AAPC and the AACC more explicit in their encouragement of pro bono work. The AACC also encourages sliding-scale work, but all three organizations suggest that counselors be motivated by the desire to assist clients achieve well-being above the desire for remuneration."

Sample of Sources Used:

• American Association of Christian Counselors (2004). AACC Code of Ethics. Retrieved Mar. 13, 2006 from http://aacc.net/wp-images/fammed/aacc_code_of_ethics.doc
• American Association of Pastoral Counselors (1994). Code of Ethics. Retrieved Mar. 13, 2006 from http://www.aapc.org/ethics.cfm
• American Counseling Association (2005). ACA Code of Ethics. Retrieved Mar. 13, 2006 from http://www.counseling.org/Files/FD.ashx?guid=ab7c1272-71c4-46cf-848c-f98489937dda

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