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
| Preface |
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| Acknowledgments |
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1 The Counseling Relationship (Section A of the ACA Code of Ethics) |
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1 | (24) |
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2 Confidentiality and Privacy (Section B of the ACA Code of Ethics) |
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25 | (24) |
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3 Professional Responsibility (Section C of the ACA Code of Ethics) |
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49 | (20) |
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4 Relationships With Other Professionals (Section D of the ACA Code of Ethics) |
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69 | (22) |
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5 Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation (Section E of the ACA Code of Ethics) |
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91 | (22) |
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6 Supervision, Teaching, and Training (Section F of the ACA Code of Ethics) |
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113 | (20) |
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7 Research and Publication (Section G of the ACA Code of Ethics) |
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133 | (18) |
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8 Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media (Section H of the ACA Code of Ethics) |
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151 | (20) |
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9 Resolving Ethical Issues (Section I of the ACA Code of Ethics) |
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171 | (22) |
| Index |
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193 | |
Charles Jacob, PhD, is a lecturer in the Counseling and Mental Health Services Program at the University of Pennsylvanias Graduate School of Education and is licensed as both a counselor and a psychologist. He is also the interim director of the Professional Counseling Program at Seton Hall University.
Ariane Thomas, University of Pennsylvania. Ariane Thomas is a full-time lecturer in educational practice in the Counseling and Mental Health Services Program at the University of Pennsylvanias Graduate School of Education and is licensed as a psychologist.
Diana L. Wildermuth, PhD, NCC, LPC, is an associate professor of practice at Temple University in the Counseling Psychology Program and is licensed as a professional counselor and certified as a professional school counselor.
