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Week 1- DQ1
Introduce yourself and state what area of counseling you believe you are being called to
pursue. Second, state a situation, incident, or topic you believe the class would find
interesting concerning ethics and professional counseling. Include your evaluation of the
information and why you find it interesting.
Hello, I am Melandy Moore. To be honest, I do not know which track I will proceed. I am
currently enrolled in
MS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Emphasis. I was thinking of
focusing on the mental health piece, but I might go a bit broader, such as family or individual
counseling (Moore, 2023).
Thinking about ethics and professional counseling, I believe an exciting aspect of this situation
lies in the ethical balancing act that counselors must perform. It prompts questions about how to
navigate the delicate balance between the duty to protect the client's privacy and the
responsibility to protect the safety of others
Gabriel, L., & Davies, D. (2000). Ethical codes and
laws may vary by jurisdiction, making it more challenging for counselors to decide the right
course of action.
I find this topic interesting because it highlights the refined and often morally ambiguous
situations counselors may encounter in their practice. It forces professionals to grapple with the
complexities of ethical decision-making and offers an excellent opportunity for class discussions
and debates. It also underscores the significance of ethical training and supervision for
counselors to help them navigate these problematic ethical issues while providing the best care to
clients
Gabriel, L., & Davies, D. (2000).
Gabriel, L., & Davies, D. (2000). The management of ethical dilemmas associated with dual
relationships.
Pink therapy
,
3
, 35-54.
Hello Everyone,
Review the
Written Discussion Requirements
for this course before responding to
the prompt
below.
In the counseling profession, clinicians struggle, at some point, with professional
ethics and personal virtues concerning our client’s situation, struggle, pain, or thoughts.
At times, clinicians may want to interject their own beliefs, values, or morals into the
therapeutic process; however, professional ethics does not allow us to do this—even
though it may help the client (this is where self-disclosure becomes critically important
to understand).
Initial Post:
Watch
Introduction to the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics (Part One)
in its entirety, read the
“Preamble” of the
2014 ACA Code of Ethics
, and answer the following prompts:
Explain what personal morals, beliefs, values, or virtues might hinder your
counseling practice. After reading the “Preamble” and watching the video, explain what
professional ethics may hinder you as a clinician. At what point, if any, should a clinician
cease therapeutic alliance with a client? Give an ethical example and explain.
Hello, All-
Personal morals, beliefs, values, or virtues could possibly impact a clinician’s counseling
practice.
Strong Personal Biases
: If a clinician withholds solid personal biases or prejudices, it
can impair their ability to provide unbiased and nonjudgmental support to clients. For example, if
a counselor strongly believes in a particular political or religious ideology and is unable to
separate their beliefs from their counseling practice, it may negatively impact their ability to
empathize with clients who have different perspectives (Moore, 2023).
b.
Rigid Ethical or Moral Framework
: If counselors rigidly adhere to a specific set of
personal morals or values, they may have difficulty adapting to their clients' diverse needs and
ethical considerations. For instance, if counselors believe that certain behaviors are inherently
immoral, they might struggle to counsel clients engaging in them effectively.
America
Counseling Association. (2014).
Introduction to the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics (Part One)
c.
Cultural Insensitivity
: A lack of cultural competence and an inability to appreciate
diverse cultural values and norms can hinder a counselor's ability to connect with and understand
clients from different backgrounds. This can result in misunderstandings and hinder the
therapeutic process
America Counseling Association. (2014).
2.
Professional ethics that may hinder you as a clinician:
After reading the "Preamble" of a professional code of ethics and watching relevant
materials, it's essential to be aware of the following potential challenges:
a.
Dual Relationships
: Professional codes of ethics typically emphasize the importance
of avoiding dual relationships that could harm the therapeutic alliance. These guidelines can be
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