A Study On A Female Counselor

I have been at my site for about seven almost eight weeks now and I cannot believe we are already half way done with the semester. It has been a great journey thus far and I hope to learn more in the second half of my journey. Since this is my half way point I want to mention that everything seems to be so much more comfortable, but not necessarily easier yet. I think being a good counselor takes many years and much more reflection on a daily basis. I also feel like I am learning new things every day as a trainee and that I am working on what it really means to be a counselor each day. Finding my identity as a counselor is a big part of this process and I feel as though it is always changing and transforming into a better self each day. I like

Jolene’s description of her research methodology did not accurately reproduce the procedures Stefanie had observed. It is vital to choose approach research methodologies and methods for your thesis as your research is what your whole study will support. APA 's Ethics Code states psychologists should avoid relationships that could reasonably impair their professional performance or could exploit or harm others. But it also reports that many kinds of multiple relationships aren 't unethical as long as they 're not reasonably expected to have hostile effects. Stefanie was so caught up thinking she might get a bid to Jolene’s sorority that it may have clouded her judgment. Dr. Lee should have thought carefully before entering into multiple relationships with any person or group, such

It goes without saying that at some point in a counselor career, he or she can expect to be faced with an ethical dilemma. Ethical decisions are rarely easy to arrive at, as the dilemmas a counselor is faced with can be very complex

The supervisor doesn’t seem to be as involved as he should be. Mary Ann wrote a letter, however the next time it could be a lawsuit. I have to wonder what ethical violations other employees are undertaking? It is the supervisor’s responsibility to be guiding his employees in the direction of the ACA Code of Ethics. In order to ensure this kind if incident does not occur again, the supervisor needs to become more involved. A consequence I think about is what would have happened if Mary Ann took Marcus’s advice and sought out another religion. This could have serious consequences to Mary Ann’s personal life as well as her mental health. For example, what if Mary Ann’s family found out she was looking into other religions and shunned her from the family? She could be at risk for loosing her family and friends, leading to deeper depression and an unsatisfied life. It is essential counselors and supervisors are constantly aware of any ethical violations that have the potential of being

In the video, Ajia Meux spoke about a staff member who was not acting in a professional capacity.  The dual relationship the staff had with the client though considered non-sexual, affected her professional judgement. For example, the staff was more committed to promoting the well-being of client by unethically violating boundaries, in which she invited him to reside at her home, versus providing resources and assistance or seeking consultation.  The staff assumed multiple roles in her client’s life such as social worker, caregiver, friend and family. Hence, we see a conflict between the staff personal values, the client's needs and her professional obligation. This is also considered boundary violation as the client initially did not want to reside with the staff, this also appears to be an unintentional coercion. The NASW Code of Ethics caution again dual relationship specifically,

Many times in counseling sessions, situations arise that require the ability to make ethical decisions. When confronting these types of situations, counselors often refer to the Elizabeth Reynold Welfel’s Ethical Model, comprised of 10 steps, to guide them in making an ethical decision. These steps provide a framework which counselors may use to help with ethical dilemmas. Below are the 10 steps in the Ethical Decision-Making Model provided by Elizabeth Welfel in the book Ethics in Counseling and Psychotherapy to examine the multiple relationship case described in Herlihy and Corey’s ACA Ethical Standards Casebook (2006, p. 242) "A

You are a Licensed Professional School Counselor working in a middle school in North Carolina and one of my former students Tierra has graduated and has come by my office to share her plans after graduation. While talking with her, she has informed me that she had been romantically involved with her high school counselor, Zack for most of her senior year in high school but that they had recently decided to just be friends. Tierra also stated they had not been involved sexually, and had not gone any further than kissing.

A.2.a. Confidentiality, A.4.a. Dual Relationships: While working on Internship in Counseling I (SC5599115SUOL), I have encountered several instances in which, boundaries have to be established in order to work with relatives. For instance, a sixth grade male, whom happens to be a distant cousin, but is aware that we are indeed related, sought me out for advice as to how to better his relationship with his mother (A.4.a. Dual Relationships). Because I knew the family offhand, I was aware of the tumultuous relationship that the child and his mother shared. However, as a professional, I could not allow my previous knowledge of his relationship with his mother cloud my judgement on how to advise the young man. I set boundaries within the first few moments of the session that dealt with the explanation of confidentiality and that his feelings and opinions were in a judgement free safe zone (A.2.a. Confidentiality).

If I were to consult with my close friend’s daughter, the friend would want me to talk to her about the information that was discussed in the sessions. Because of the confidentiality agreement, I would not be able to discuss these things with her. This may cause the close friend to have hard feelings towards me because I would not be able to relay the information. This would be because she would be viewing me as a friend and not as a professional doing my job. While these guidelines are simple and easy to grasp, it is impossible to completely avoid dual relationships on a daily basis (Gottlieb, 1993). Therefore, I would not take a chance on conducting business with my close friend. I would much rather prefer to refer her to someone else who is also very proficient in adolescent counseling.

The moral principles upon which the Ethical Standards of the American Counseling Association are based is a critical part of knowledge as counselors we must possess. Counselors are often faced with situations where their ethical morale is tested and they must know how to assure they will make an ethical decision. There will be situations where it is difficult to identify the problem and being aware of these principles will guide professional counselors towards an ethical practice.

Professional associations, such as APA (2010), ACA (2014), ASPPB (2005) and USABP (2007) published codes of ethics that present a non-rigid, flexible and context based approach towards boundaries. As with this document, almost all current major organizations' codes of ethics clearly acknowledge that sexual relationships with current clients are always unethical, not all (non-sexual) dual relationships are unethical and some dual relationships are not avoidable. Regretfully, there is still a widespread false impression among psychotherapists, ethics committees, "experts," judges and licensing boards that dual relationships are essentially unethical and

informal resolution). While doing so as a counselor I should keep in mind the aspects of respect and never threaten other professionals (D.1.a). However, I should express my concern in one hand and the unethical action on the other hand. Meanwhile, I should keep documentation of all the steps taken. (I.1b. ethical decision making). However, if resolution is not forthcoming at the personal level, as mandated reporter and counselor I should use the hierarchy channel established in the college policy to report the professor actions (I.2.b. reporting ethical violation). Finally, within these steps I have a duty to protect and respect my client or the student confidentiality (B.1.c) the notion of confidentiality relay upon respect and trust and do no harm principles in any therapeutic alliance. However, when counseling is initiated and throughout the counseling process as necessary, counselors inform clients of the limitations of confidentiality and identify foreseeable situations in which confidentiality must be breached

Misconduct on the part of the counselor may result in legal action in the civil and criminal courts if a counselor engages in a sexual relationship with a client. Companies may also have policies that outline conduct with regard to sexual relationships and violating such policies may result in sanctions or termination by the employer (Hotelling, 1988).

When discussing the importance of professional boundaries in mental health work, most people think first of relationships between psychotherapists and clients. However, similar boundary considerations are relevant for professor–student relationships, supervisor–supervisee relationships, consultant–consultee relationships, and researcher–participant relationships. Although different dynamics are at play, the relationships psychologists have with each other, with other professionals, and with the general public have boundaries that warrant ethical consideration as well. The American Psychological Association (APA) offers some guidance. The APA Ethics Code says, in Standard 7.07: "Psychologists do not engage in sexual relationships with

As a potential counselor, there are different reasons why I choose this journey to be a helper, servant and a leader. Not only was my early experiences in life a stepping stone towards this path, but my faith in God and the realities of life led me as well. Even though I am still creating my future towards this goal, there is no doubt that I am called to be in servitude to others. In this journey, I am appreciating the learning fundamentals I have gained from the academic coursework, professionals/teachers and experience that I have encountered to be molded into a multicultural competent counselor. By taking advantage of this opportunity of learning, I have chosen a theoretical orientation that best suits me as a potential clinician according to my beliefs, values and logical thinking. It is also noteworthy to indicate that the self-awareness of my beliefs, values, interests and thought process has been further explored due to the assessments and activities of the Life Story Board, Meyer-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Strong Interest Inventory (SII), My Career Story, and Career Genogram, including a reflection of my spiritual walk with Christ.