Main description:

Teaches counselors how to think and act quickly when facing ethical dilemmas.This practical worktext addresses common ethical quagmires faced by counseling professionals. Boasting sixty-three case examples in compliance with CACREP's accreditation standards, this must-have resource demonstrates step-by-step application of decision-making models to real life counseling scenarios. Each chapter includes seven cases related to a section of the ACA's code of ethics examined carefully using a specific decision-making model.

The case examples included are designed to be relatable and accessible while demonstrating the process of arriving at a solution that reflects the standards of professional counseling. Valuable features include "Questions for Discussion," "Straight from the Code," "Applying a Decision-Making Model," "The Likely Answer," and in-class discussion activities and exercises at the end of each chapter.

Key Features:

Includes 63 real-life case examples demonstrating step-by-step application of decision-making models
Teaches counselors how to think and act quickly when facing ethical dilemmas
In compliance with CACREP accreditation standards
Maps to the ACA Code of Ethics
Includes group discussion questions
Includes role playing activities
Helps professionals to reconcile personal and professional values

Contents:

Preface
Chapter 1: The Counselling Relationship
Chapter 2: Confidentiality and Privacy
Chapter 3: Professional Responsibility
Chapter 4: Relationships with Other Professionals
Chapter 5: Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation
Chapter 6: Supervision, Teaching, and Training
Chapter 7: Research and Publication
Chapter 8: Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media
Chapter 9: Resolving Ethical Issues