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Ethics in Counseling, 2005.
A discussion of ethics and law in counseling.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper studies the interplay between ethics and laws in counseling. Based on a case study of a client with addictive and self-destructive tendencies, the paper studies how ethics impact issues such as client confidentiality and truthfulness on the part of the counselor. Other issues the paper explores include client-centered counseling that considers the culture of the client and development of a treatment plan relevant to the client's perspective and goals.
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Ethics and Counseling, 2002.
An examination of the counseling profession and the various ethical issues that arise in this field.
2,661 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 29 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper defines the ethics that a professional counselor or therapist is bound by. The paper explores various ethical issues that clients and therapists are faced with and how they are normally viewed and handled. The paper also discusses the profession itself and its beliefs about the ethics of its members. Using several professional journal articles and sources, the paper defines the ethics that are required, the problems that can occur surrounding working with troubled clients and the ethics that can arise in that practice and suggestions to protect both the client and the therapist or counselor.
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"Over the last five decades the use of professional counselors and therapists has been on the rise. Those who find their lives stunted because of emotional issues are often slowed in many areas of their life. The problem not only affects the person involved but also affects their family, friends and co-workers.
Professional counselors and therapists are charged with an extremely important duty. They assist in the troubled person working through the issue and learning to put their life back in order(Bakan, D. 1967).. There are times one goes to a professional counselor because of an isolated incident or issue and there are times one is needed because of a lifelong accumulation of issues or incidences. Regardless of the reason someone goes to a professional counselor or therapist it is important that they feel comfortable opening up to them(Baumrind, D. (1964).. It is equally important that the client be able to trust their counselor regarding confidentiality, professional conduct and other things(Baumrind, D. (1985).. "
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Ethical Issues in Counseling, 2004.
An examination of ethical issues in counseling and the status of counselor ethics at present.
3,648 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 101.95
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The tasks of psychotherapy and counseling are ones of extreme significance in the lives of the hurting. This paper attempts to define ethics and their personal application as they relate to the counseling profession. It also discusses some of the issues that counselors face which can challenge their concepts of ethical practice. Finally, it gives a general overview of the status of the counseling profession as it exists at present.
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"The tasks of psychotherapy and counseling are ones of extreme significance in the lives of the hurting. This paper will attempt to define ethics and their personal application as they relate to the counseling profession. It will also discuss some of the issues that counselors face which can challenge their concepts of ethical practice. Finally, it will give a general overview of the status of the counseling profession as it exists at present. These concepts of ethics should dictate the daily decision making of any counselor. In developing our own personal ethics as counselors, we must fully understand the accepted standards of ethics as they exist in established mental health practice. The difficulty in this endeavor is that often these codes are difficult to apply to a specific situation or at worst, contradictory (American Counseling Association [ACA], 1995). Although there are many similarities between the various ethical codes of conduct, differences and conflicts do arise due to the world view and primary goals of each organization. In determining our own individual ethical guidelines, a counselor must utilize these varying interpretations of ethical behavior to serve as a basis for lifelong growth in decision making skills and formation of ethical standards. These ethical situations often arise out of the power dynamic in the counselor / client relationship. It is the ethics of this relationship that form the foundation for what is defined as a counseling code of ethics. Clients seek out therapists for reasons as varied as marital problems, and work anxiety. Whatever the reason one approaches a therapist, by the time they do so they are usually in a very emotionally sensitive. By this point they have often times tried to handle their difficulties on their own. They may have talked to friends, clergy, or family about the issue. Unfortunately, untrained advice often makes issues more confusing. When none of these things work, they seek the help of a professional counselor of therapist. When they do this it is vital that they be able to trust the professionalism and the ethics of the therapist and counselor they turn to. The ethics of professional counselors are strictly defined and adhered to (Kelman, 1968). Some of the numerous codes that exist include those of the America Counseling Association, the American Association of Christian Counselors, and the American Psychological Association. Familiarization and adherence to these codes is essential in learning good decision making skills as a professional counselor."
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Ethical Practice in Counseling, 2007.
An examination of two specific sections of the American Psychological Association's (APA) code of ethics from a counselor's point of view.
1,353 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper examines two sections of the APA's code of ethics: confidentiality and discrimination. It looks at an instance wherein the APA code of ethics offends the writer's personal beliefs and an instance where the code is in accordance with the writer's beliefs. The paper explains how one must never allow personal sensibilities to intrude upon the professional discharge of duties. The paper then discusses the case of a daughter accusing her father of rape, and the ethical obligations of the counselor according to the APA code of ethics. In addition, the writer relates that she values confidentiality, but believes that confidentiality cannot be absolute and something as serious as an allegation of sexual assault must be brought to the attention of the father - as long as reasonable precautions have been undertaken.
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"To begin with, this writer finds little in the APA Code of Ethics that is cause for concern. In particular, section 3.01 of the APA's 2003 Code of Ethics takes a strong stance on the issue of unfair discrimination, stating that discriminating against any party on the basis of age, gender, race, religious affiliation or sexual orientation - among several others - is abominable and unacceptable. As someone who has long been opposed to discrimination in all its forms, obeying this injunction is something that will cause little trouble for this counselor. On the other hand, my own strong feelings about the need to maintain confidentiality - and my recognition that confidentiality is something which cannot always be maintained - is an area that is sure to cause me some significant angst insofar as my professional obligations run counter to my own personal belief system and my own conviction that confidential disclosures from a young person should not be circulated to other members of the group."
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Counseling and Ethics, 2006.
A review of the role that ethics plays in counseling.
1,616 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the issue of ethics in counseling. The paper reports that in order to facilitate ethical counseling, the American Mental Health Counselor Association provides a guideline as to how counselors work with their clients. The paper explains that this guideline takes into consideration that the client is experiencing difficulties in his life, is extremely vulnerable and often follows the suggestions given by a professional counselor.
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"This guide identifies five moral principles and, like the AMHCA, spells out guidelines and philosophical attitudes that counselors are encouraged to adhere to as they approach the counseling relationship, such as autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice and fidelity. They recognize that different professionals may implement different courses of action in the same situation, and therefore admit that there is no simple answer to complex problems, but that honesty, along with keeping the best interests of the client at heart with no thought for gain or personal motives should guide the counselor's actions (Forester-Miller and Davis, p. 2-3)."
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Codes of Counseling Ethics, 2005.
A comparison of the ethics codes of three counseling associations.
1,187 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the ethics codes of the American Counseling Association (ACA) 2005 Draft Code of Ethics, the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Code of Ethics-Y2004 Final Code, and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) Code of Ethics. The paper looks at responsibilities that the counseling associations share, as well as the responsibilities that are unique to each association.
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"The first level of comparison between the three ethics codes begins with finding the similarities and differences they display in their duties to clients. There exist several similarities in this regard between them. In terms of obtaining informed consent, the ACA codes of ethics states (A2. a) that clients can choose to either continue or terminate treatment at any time. This would be after the counselor discharges his/her duty in informing the client exactly how the counseling would occur, what the counselor's credentials were, and what rights and responsibilities were enjoined upon both the counselor and client. "
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Counseling Code of Ethics, 2005.
Examines the ethics of three different counseling associations.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper identifies the various aspects of three different counseling associations in detail, emphasizing the significance of confidentiality, personal circumstances, and sexual relationships in light of their defined Codes of Ethics. Many similar issues are evaluated in these Codes, as each association strives to remain protective of their clients at all times.
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"The codes of ethics of counseling agencies encompass a wide variety of objectives, which are designed to promote positive counseling experiences that fall under morally acceptable standards. Three specific groups have defined codes of ethics that are unique in different ways, and they demonstrate the importance of maintaining an ethical approach to conducting counseling sessions with clients. The following discussion will compare and contrast the key issues related to confidentiality, sexual intimacy, and personal issues within three specific associations that focus on counseling ethics. The American Association of Pastoral Counselors possesses a distinct code of ethics that emphasizes faith as the primary means of providing support to those in need, and this encompasses such principles as continuing education, the development of healthy relationships, and to manage caseloads that only within the realm of knowledge and experience of the association's members ("Code of Ethics", 1994)."
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Contemporary Counseling Ethics, 2002.
Discusses the professional ethics of counselors/psychologists.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 15 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper addresses the question of what the ethics for professional counselors are and what the profession is saying about the status of counselor ethics at present. It is divided into a history of counseling ethics, the counseling relationship, confidentiality, peers and research and current impressions of counselor ethics.
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Sports Counseling and Ethics, 2006.
An overview of the code of ethics put together to guide coaches and counsellors regarding the treatment of sports players.
3,450 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 97.95
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In counseling or coaching injured athletes, far more than their physical condition must be taken into account. Coaches and other counselors are charged, as well, with attending to the psychological, mental and even spiritual needs of the athlete. Because of this, there are ethical issues inherent in the coaching or counseling relationship. The paper explains that for such reasons, the American Counseling Association and the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology have both put into place codes of ethics that can be used to help prevent abusive counseling/coaching relationships with injured athletes. The paper assesses how coaches and counselors can best assist injured athletes and avoid conflict of interest or other unethical considerations, by looking at the requirements of each code.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Ethics and Standards
American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
Ethical Principles and Standards of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology
Conclusion
References
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"While one researcher noted that coaches were prone to act unethically in sending injured players back to the game too soon, it appears more likely that any ethical dilemmas facing athletes and coaches/counselors revolve around coaches failing to understand fully the injuries they might have to deal with regularly, and also failing to exercise the compassion the students in the Sherman study and other expressed a need for. The fact that coaches were seen, in one study, as distant makes it all the more important that we change our minds about what constitutes ethical dilemmas."
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Counseling Ethics, 2002.
This Masters Level paper is an examination of the differences between the ethical guidelines laid out by many of the mental health organizations and the perception of such ethical practice in the field.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 16 sources, $ 89.95
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This masters level paper is an examination of the differences between the ethical guidelines laid out by many of the mental health organizations and the perception of such ethical practice in the field. It examines the nature of ethics, what the codes address, and how they are being perceived by other professionals.
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Counseling and Ethics, 2007.
A presentation of three psychotherapy case studies and the professional and ethical issues that arise.
1,277 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper presents three case studies within the realm of psychotherapy. It presents each case study individually and then discusses the professional and ethical issues that arise within each one. The paper concludes each case by discussing how it should be approached and then looking at the potential outcomes for each case.
Table of Contents:
Three Case Vignettes on Professional and Ethical Issues
First Vignette
Case Vignette #2 - Competence
Third Case Vignette
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"In this case, Sue has been seeing her high school counselor, Mr. Smith, weekly for two months. The school has a policy against long-term counseling so Mr. Smith refers Sue to a different counselor. The problem is that Sue refuses to see another counselor because she does not want to see anyone but Mr. Smith. The problem is that the school requires a referral, but Sue does not want another counselor. The potential issues in this case depend upon what Sue will do. The ethics code states that clients are treated with confidentiality. Any referrals require the consent of the client and a clear agreement must be reached before a referral can be made (Code of Ethics - D. Clients Served by Others 2004). Even visiting with the parents, confidentiality must be observed. An important ethical code relates to dual relationships even as simple as parents and children so the counselor must be careful in how the situation is handled. The main point is making sure not to increase the risk of harm for the client. If the client has threatened her life or the counselor feels the client is in danger, then the counselor must report this."
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Counseling Professionals and Ethical Standards, 2008.
A review of "Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions" by G. Corey, M. Corey and P. Callanan.
2,046 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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The paper examines "Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions" where the authors focus on the issue of ethics in relationship to counseling professionals. The paper shows how the text is both a source of information and a tool that counselors can use in their development of personal ethical standards that will allow them to become more effective professionals.
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"Corey, Corey and Callanan (2007) focus on the issue of ethics in relationship to counseling professionals. The purpose behind the text is to allow the counselor or student to explore ethics in a manner that can be applicable to real life situations and develop personal ethical standards that are essential for working with clientele. At the core of the ethical exploration suggested by the book, however, is Corey, Corey and Callanan's (2007) contention that all counselors must ultimately make determinations best on what solution will benefit the client over the long term (p. 1). According to Corey, Corey and Callanan (2007), taking this approach to ethics provides the most effective decisions, as well as answers that are based upon the counselor's purpose for functioning - the client's needs (p. 1)."
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Ethics Codes, Membership, and Function of Three Professional Counseling Organizations., 2002.
This Masters level paper is a brief analysis of the differences and similarities in the ethics, membership, and function of three professional counseling organizations.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This Masters level paper is a brief analysis of the differences and similarities in the ethics, membership, and function of the American Counseling Association, the Christian Association of Psychological Studies, and the Association of Pastoral Counselors.
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Ethical Codes, 2002.
A discussion of the ethical codes of three counseling organizations.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the codes of ethics of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC). It discusses their similarities and differences. Overall, the ACA is found to emphasize non-discrimination, while CAPS stresses the belief in God. AAPC is a combination of both philosophies.
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Codes of Ethics, 2007.
An examination and comparison of the codes of ethics of the ACA, AACC and AAPC.
1,092 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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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."
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