...all very important, yet I chose to focus on us as counselors can demonstrate our skills wisely by utilizing the knowledge we have gained during training. One of the hardest part of counseling clients is trying to discover what exactly is needed to help that client maintain a healthy relationship with others and a balance within themselves. Clients with co-occurring disorders are the most difficult kind of client. We must understand the treatment and clinical management of common co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, disruptive behaviors, and mood disorders in combination with substance abuse disorders. We must provide appropriate counseling strategies by demonstrating the ability to modify counseling systems, theories, interventions when necessary and specific techniques that will work with the client. For example, if a client came to a clinic presenting with bipolar disorder and was self-medicating themselves with alcohol. A counselor would have to first work on a plan to get the bipolar under control with the proper medication. Referring the patient to a psychiatrist would be the first step. A plan would be put into place setting goals for the client to work on. While the patient was...
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...Summary Confidentiality help professionals gain assurance and without the clients permission it would not allow clients to feel safe and trust counselors. Confidentiality gives the clients a great opportunity to tell their stories freely with them disclosing their feelings, fears, thoughts, memories, and desires (Remley & Herlihy, 2014). There are four premises that confidentiality is based on such as; respect for autonomy, respect, pledge of silence, and utility. Each premise very important in counseling with the counselors keeping the clients promises in confidence. Discovery The ACA Code of Ethic explains the ethical standards to be in Section B: Confidentiality, Priviledged Communication, and Privacy to emphasize on the right to the clients privacy and have the exceptions and limitations to be addressed (Remley & Herlihy, 2014). They are addressed because the confidentiality maybe mandated by legal as well as the ethical considerations that are applied. The standards are very carefully written to minimize all the conflicts between the law and ethics (Remley & Herlihy, 2014). Its confidentiality and limits of discovery is demanded by the legal system to oppose sided in a court case towards evidence before the trial takes place. Although confidentiality is not absolute, the counselor will continue to guarantee the kept information for clients unless it is determined to be disclosing in court (Remley & Herlihy, 2014). ACA Code...
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...psychotherapists’ moral obligation towards the client. Its purpose is to reflect a straightforward value system, and to communicate decisional and behavioural rules with clarity To illustrate this further, the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Code of Ethics specifies ethical principles and accepted guidelines governing the psychologists’ actions and methods to make the public known of their professional practices. The ethical standards define the best practices of professionals and ensure the high quality of practice. A psychologist must bring and maintain appropriate skills and learning within her area of practice. Falling under the Prudence principle, The Code of Ethics (2007) section B.1.2 states that a psychologist may only provide psychological services within boundaries of their professional competence, where a) working within their limits of training, education, and experience and b) basing their service on established knowledge of discipline and profession of psychology. However, the psychologist concerned is specialized in clinical psychology for adults, and now is dealing with adolescents, whom are clients beyond her scope of expertise. This raises the issue of limited professional competence. Nonetheless, rural regions often see a high demand due to lack of specialists normally found in urban locations. A change to the rural location brings pressure toward the psychologist to practice beyond their capability. The ethical trap possibilities lay in the fact that...
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...Assessment Task 2 Research and ethical application (Case Vignettes) Case 1: Kevin 1. The ethical standard or principle, legislation and provide reference/s Australian Counselling Association - Code of Ethics and Practice 3.4 Confidentiality (a) Confidentiality is a means 3.6 Exceptional Circumstances (a) Exceptional circumstances may arise which give the counsellor goof grounds for believing that serious harm may occur to the client or to other people. In such circumstance the client’s consent to change in the agreement about confidentiality should be sought whenever possible unless there are also goof grounds for believing the client is no longer willing or able to take responsibility for his actions. Normally, the decision to break confidentiality should be discussed with the client and should be mad eonly after consultation with the counselling supervisor or if he/she not available, an experienced counsellor. (b) Any disclosure of confidential information should be restricted to relevant information, conveyed only to appropriate people and for appropriate reasons likely to alleviate the exceptional circumstances. The ethical considerations include achieving a balance between acting in the best interests of the client and the counsellor’s responsibilities under the law and to the wider community. (c) While counsellors hold different views about grounds for breaking confidentiality, such as potential self-harm, suicide, and harm to others they must also consider...
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...EXPLORING CONFIDENTIALITY 1 Impacts of Tarasoff Jennifer Munoz COUN 6306-28 Walden University Impacts of Tarasoff The 1976 case Tarasoff v. The Regents of the University of California, initiated a nationwide legislature reform. The famous California Supreme Court case propelled most states to enact a form of “duty to warn” or “duty to protect” statutes (Simone & Fulero, 2005). Tarasoff has forever impacted the liability and responsibilities of medical professionals. This paper will review a Colorado state statute influenced by Tarasoff. It will further address the “duty to warn” and “duty to protect” dilemmas and the suitable ways to address them. Lastly, this paper will examine confidentiality challenges presented in Laureate Education Inc. (2012) video, Mental Health Counseling: Confidentiality. Colorado State Law Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-21-117 defines the responsibilities of mental health professionals. It holds mental health professionals liable for their “duty to protect” third parties in cases in which clients communicate threat or harm (Colorado Legal Resources, 2012). The statute states that a mental health professional is not liable in civil court for the failure to warn or protect a third party from a client (Colorado Legal Resources, 2012). Furthermore, it adds that the professional is not held liable to predict their client’s behavior (Colorado Legal Resources, 2012). Though, it mandates that if the client has communicated...
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...Running Head: ETHICAL CONCIDERATIONS FOR GROUP LEADERSHIP Ethical Considerations for Group leadership in Counseling David Cook Liberty University HSER 511-04 Dr. Pinkston July 4, 2014 Abstract Ethics has been in the forefront in the counseling field, especially in the recent cases of PTSD and military and family counseling. This type of family and group counseling presents new ethical considerations for professionals. Group leaders have to be aware of new updates in the code of ethics and legal responsibilities while showing empathy and leadership in the group. The viewpoints in this paper will consider those codes from the perspective of a professional Christian leader. Viewpoints will include techniques for group participation, professional training for the leader, confidentiality considerations, ethnic and cultural awareness and ethical financial practices. There will be a focus on the personal relationships within the group setting and how the leader can effectively control the ethical relationships. This paper will present a personal testimony on Christian qualities that direct leadership and ethical considerations in treatment in family healing. Ethical Considerations for Group leadership in Counseling Professional counseling and group therapy has received more recognition in the past few years and the subject of ethical practices, as a result, has become more important and relevant. Codes for ethical practices have...
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...2008 NASW Delegate Assembly approved the following revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics: 1.05 Cultural Competence and Social Diversity (c) Social workers should obtain education about and seek to understand the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical disability. 2.01 Respect (a) Social workers should treat colleagues with respect and should represent accurately and fairly the qualifications, views, and obligations of colleagues. (b) Social workers should avoid unwarranted negative criticism of colleagues in communications with clients or with other professionals. Unwarranted negative criticism may include demeaning comments that refer to colleagues’ level of competence or to individuals’ attributes such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical disability. 4.02 Discrimination Social workers should not practice, condone, facilitate, or collaborate with any form of discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, or mental or physical disability. 6.04 Social and Political Action ...
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...INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 1 By Suman Lectured by Prof. Siva ID No. 012014111647 Jeong Chun Phuoc BUSINESS LAW DLW 5013 A BUSINESS ETHICS CASE STUDY OF : FROM A CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY PERSPECTIVE 1 BUSINESS LAW DLW 5013 Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................ 3 Company Overview ............................................................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Problem Statement in Censere ................................................................................................................ 5 Findings .................................................................................................................................................. 6 Data Storage .................................................................................................................................... 7 Level of Responsibility by Data User ............................................................................................. 7 Limitation........................................................................................................................................ 8 Recommendation .............................................................
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...NAADAC ten ethical principles consist of the following: 1. The Counseling Relationship: The counselor needs to be completely honest with the client and always act with their patient’s best interest. To be respectful and understanding to their patient. 2. Evaluation, assessment and interpretation of client data: The counselor needs to obtain as much accurate information from the client and respecting their culture at the same time. They should be knowledgeable of the client’s culture. Also, they need to allow the client access to their own records, as long as it does not do harm to client. 3. Confidentiality/Privileged Communication and Privacy: The counselor should be very clear to the client on the client’s rights and make them...
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...that can affect a professional in the field of psychology. Some of these factors may be ethical issues and some may have legal issues. These two issues may seem similar. However, they are very different. American Psychological Association (APA) Ethics Code can help clear up any problems with ethical issues. The legal issues are not as easy to see or find the correct answers. Legal issues can be separated into two categories, legislation and litigation. Legislation concerns governmental bodies passing laws. Litigation is laws that are formed by the rule of the law. There are legal issues related to informed consent, assessment, testing, diagnosis, and confidentiality. These issues will be discussed and the influence of legislation on the field of psychology will be evaluated. Competency will also be covered. Informed Consent Informed consent is a legal and ethical term defined as the consent by a client to a proposed medical or psychotherapeutic procedure, or for participation in a research project or clinical study. In order for the consent to be informed the client must first achieve a clear understanding of the relevant facts, risks and benefits, and available alternatives involved. Informed consent requires legal documentation in all 50 states. The concept of informed consent originated with the recognition that individuals have rights: to freedom, autonomy and human dignity. Clients possess these rights and cannot be denied their rights due to mental health status or condition...
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...Abstract Ethics and ethical behavior is indispensable in the therapist-client relationship. The professional organizations for psychotherapy professionals have recognized the need to formalize baseline behaviors in codes of ethics that give the minimum standard of practice for therapists. An examination of the aspects of confidentiality, competence, dual roles, sexual intimacies and termination will demonstrate the need for and directed guidelines for ethical behavior. The Bible offers inspiration for the provider of soul care and shows that counseling is an activity that Jesus would endorse as an extension of His hands. Ethics at the Heart of Counseling Introduction The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of ethics in psychotherapy and in the therapeutic relationship. A brief history in the area of ethics will be observed followed by noting the importance of ethics within to psychotherapy. Five aspects of psychotherapy relating to ethics will be discussed with a review of the major codes of ethics. The identity and function of the counselor will be related to maintaining an ethical practice. A biblical view on the need of ethics will shown and the perspective of the writer will be stated. History and Development of Ethics in Psychotherapy A code of ethics is a set of principles of conduct within an organization that guide decision-making and behavior of their membership. All major mental health organizations have adopted a code of ethics or standards for their respective...
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...respectfully. It will examine confidentiality, dual roles and sexual intimacies. Comparing and Contrasting the Code of Ethics This paper will attempt to examine the code of ethics from the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). It will take a look at the differences and similarities shared between the two organizations, respectfully. It will examine confidentiality, dual roles and sexual intimacies. Establishing trust between the client and therapist is crucial in developing a relationship within the therapeutic structure. In the role of counselor, it is imperative that confidential information shared by the client isn’t divulged outside of the confines of therapy unless the client has given the therapist permission to do so. The only exception in which a therapist can break the client-therapist confidentiality is within the context of the law. It is important for a therapist to discuss confidentiality and its limitations within the initial consult of therapy. When counseling a family or more than one person during a session, confidentiality should be implicitly defined so that the clients understand the role of the therapist and the therapist’s responsibility to the clients or all parties involved with respect to keeping the information disclosed private. The role of counselor is one of complete secrecy in the sense that client confidentiality must be held at the highest standard. It is common for...
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...Ethical Principles and Issues within Addiction Counseling Jennifer Spivey Liberty University Abstract Addiction counselors have many ethical and legal considerations in when providing services to substance abusers. There are ethical principles that including justice, autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and fidelity. Along with these principles there are federal and state regulations when providing services. As an addiction counselor there should be ethical guidelines to follow with informed consent, compensation, confidentiality, and collection and protection of data. Furthermore, addiction counselors must avoid coercion, provide alternative treatment options, protect vulnerable clients, and select representative participants for addictions research. The ultimate goal of addictions counseling is to benefit the clients and society as a whole. Keywords: ethical, principles, addiction, counselor Introduction There are many counselors that are faced with ethical issues on a regular basis. These issues are intensified for an addiction counselor. There are a number of reasons for ethical issues for addiction counselors. One is that there is a high correlation between addiction and criminal activity. There is also the concern that ethical issues such as informed consent can be complicated by problems arising out of substance abuse. The counselor’s ability to cope with these and other issues is dependent, to a large degree, on their ability to weigh up the inherent risks...
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...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 of the ethics codes are important; however the three that have been chosen are of particular interest to the writer. Two of the areas that are addressed, confidentiality and sexual intimacies, come from duties to the client and the last area, reporting colleagues, comes from duties to the profession. ACA CODE OF ETHICS AND AACC CODE OF ETHICS, WHAT ARE THE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES? In the field of counseling, either secular counseling or Christian counseling ethics play a large and vital role. The ACA Code serves five main purposes. The five purposes are summed up as, clarification to members the nature of ethical responsibilities, helps support the mission of the association, establishes principles that define ethical behavior, serves as an ethical guide to help members construct a professional course of action and the ACA Code serves as the basis for processing ethical complaints and inquiries initiated against members of the association...
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...ACA Code of Ethics 1. Confidentiality Confidentiality is a demonstration of respect bestowed on the client by the counselor wherein information between the two will not be divulged by the counselor. 2. Exceptions to Confidentiality danger to the public supercedes the protective privilege of a therapeutic relationship. a. Duty to Warn b. Clear and Imminent Danger changed to “ 3. Record Keeping 4. The ACA Code of Ethics serves five main purposes: 5. 1. The Code enables the association to clarify to current and 6. future members, and to those served by members, the 7. nature of the ethical responsibilities held in common by 8. its members. 9. 2. The Code helps support the mission of the association. 10. 3. The Code establishes principles that define ethical behavior 11. and best practices of association members. 12. 4. The Code serves as an ethical guide designed to assist 13. members in constructing a professional course of action 14. that best serves those utilizing counseling services and 15. best promotes the values of the counseling profession. 16. 5. The Code serves as the basis for processing of ethical 17. complaints and inquiries initiated against members 18. of the association. 19. The ACA Code of Ethics contains eight main sections that 20. address the following areas: 21. Section A: The Counseling Relationship 22. Section B: Confidentiality, Privileged Communication...
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