Counseling supervision, the ethical and legal issues, and the multiple relationships that result is a dynamic topic that presents numerous complex issues. The important functions of the supervisory relationship are to teach counseling through a hands-on process, assess, inform, implement, and evaluate the application of theories, ethical and competent practices to prepare the supervisee for their future profession in the counseling field. However, while supervisors play multiple roles in the supervision
I came to myself within a dark wood where the straight way was lost” –Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines ethics as the rules of behavior based on ideas of what is morally good and bad. According to Webster ethics is also defined as the principles of conduct governing an individual or group. Almost every profession abides by certain rules and regulations that protects not only the professional but the client or patient that the profession serves. These rules
Marriage and Family Counseling Research Paper COUN 501-B43-Couselor Professional Identity, Function, and Ethics Denna Harrison Liberty University Master of Arts in Professional Counseling Fall 2012 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine the field of marriage and family counseling beginning with the history and development of the profession and its importance in the field of counseling. This paper will also evaluate five major themes relevant to Marriage and Family Therapy which
This paper will describe consultation and supervision in the counseling profession. Later, the credentialing process for school counselors will be discussed. Finally, the importance of counseling program accreditation will be examined. Consultation Consultation in the counseling profession is when a counselor meets with one or more professionals to improve their performance with clients (Neukrug, 2016). The consultant has a direct impact on the consultees and an indirect impact on a third party
associated with boundaries and non-sexual dual relationships. Ethical Standards of the counseling profession has not prohibited baring with a client for goods or services, however it is not recommended as a routine practice. The motivation behind most bartering arrangements is the desire to provide service to clients with limited financial resources. Exchange for service is one type of bartering arrangement, another type is the exchange of goods for counseling services. For example, a client who is a mechanic
Technology in the Counseling Field Technology has become an everyday part of life; the majority of our lives is now spent using some type of technology. Technology has also become popular in many professions, including Counseling. With the increase in technology and the constant changes, counselors have been trying to incorporate the new technologies in their profession to benefit their clientele. The possible uses of technology in counseling are unlimited, even though there are multiple possibilities
The code of ethics for both the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) create a framework by which Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT), respectively, determine their ethical boundaries in which to practice in the field of counseling. Though it is clear the code of ethics within this profession are not definitive nor concrete instructions to handle all ethical concerns and scenarios, they
Spirituality and religion are two important concepts in many individuals’ lives, especially those who are seeking counseling. Unfortunately, many counselors lack the training to properly and ethically tackle these imperative issues with their clients. Day by day, spiritual and religious concerns may be pertinent to the reasons the clients is initially seeking counseling. These areas might be ones of conflict with self, concern with others, and/or sources of strength and support; whatever the reason
beginnings of the counseling profession can be traced back as far as the Greeks with the emergence of psychology. Psychology did not develop into a legitimate profession until the late 1800s. As time went on it spawned numerous other profession, Counseling Psychology being one of them (Landrum). Some of the most prominent Psychologist in the field such as Freud, Erikson, and Witmer, utilized techniques, most notably ”Talk Therapy”, which lead to the formation of the counseling profession ("The history
A Multiple Relationship Case Study Using Welfel’s Model for Ethical Decision-Making Abstract 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