The common themes of ethics codes are as follows:

• Being involved in client welfare.
• Practice of the work should be within the possibility of other’s competence.
• Cultural values of clients should be respected and understood.
• Appropriate professional boundaries should be established and maintained.
• Harm and exploitation should be avoided.
• Professional and personal values should be different.
• The confidentiality and privacy of the client should be protected.
• Practice should be done within an ethical and legal framework.
• During services to clients, discrimination should be avoided.
• Do the best for the highest level of ethical practice.
• The importance of self-care should be as a basis for competent practice.