Aspirational ethics: ANSWER describes ideal or desirable practice.
obligatory ethics - ANSWER A. Guidelines that are rigidly enforced
b. Include repercussions for breaking them.
c. Standards of Practice
Which group has been most effective in opposing counsellor licensure? -
ANSWER Psychologists.
NBCC - ANSWER National Board for Certified Counselors, established by the
ACA to concentrate on professional certifying
APGA - ANSWER American Personal and Guidance Association (founded in
1952), later known as the AACD and now the ACA
By passing the NCE, a counsellor can receive ___, offered through the NBCC -
ANSWER NCC, a generic certification for counsellors.
Certifications are obtained ___, whereas licenses are granted ___ - ANSWER
nationwide; by state
ANSWER recommends that counsellors should only practice employing strategies
for which they have been trained or with a certain population.
Professional ethics includes five dimensions: - ANSWER 1. Knowledge, skill, and
judgment for interventions
,2. dignity/freedom of the client
3. Responsibility of power
4. Instilling public confidence in the profession
5. welfare of the client
Ethics defines the rules of behaviour established by organizations and certifying
authorities (ACA, NBCC).
The counsellor's primary obligation is to respect the dignity and promote the
wellbeing of clients.
Most ethical concerns are related to ANSWER confidentiality.
Counsellors are urged to give to society by dedicating a portion of their
professional activities to little or no financial return (pro bono).
What are the six ethical principles? - ANSWER 1. autonomy
2. nonmaleficence
3. beneficence
4. justice
5. fidelity
6. veracity
autonomy - ANSWER respect for each person's innate independence and dignity to
make their own decisions.
Nonmaleficence - ANSWER: Do no harm and minimize preventable dangers.
,beneficence - ANSWER Work for the benefit of the client or group.
justice - ANSWER treat all members equitably and with dignity, avoiding bias.
fidelity - ANSWER adherence to promises made and to the truth; loyalty
truthfulness - tell the truth.
Competence is related to a person's ___, not their ___. - ANSWER performance
and ability
Tarasoff vs. Board of Regents of UCA - ANSWER clarified the duty to notify a
client in imminent risk.
Law privileged communication - ANSWER A. privileged communication set by
the state.
b. You cannot disclose what a client said in a session in court unless the client asks
you to.
c. Exceptions include child abuse, suicide, homicide, and if you are being sued.
informed consent - ANSWER clients have the option to choose whether to enter
into therapy and require proper information about the counseling procedure and
counselor.
What constitutes informed consent when counseling a juvenile or an incapable
adult? - ANSWER counselors must seek clients' consent to services and include
them in decision making as appropriate.
, What does the code state regarding mandatory clients? - ANSWER A. Must clarify
the boundaries of secrecy.
b. If the client refuses treatment, the counselor will address with them the potential
repercussions of that refusal.
What does the code state about personal values? - ANSWER counselors must be
conscious of and avoid imposing their own values, attitudes, beliefs, and
behaviours.
Defamation refers to behavior that can harm one's reputation.
State laws can regulate title usage and practice, but they do not cover ANSWER
accreditation.
Suicidal warning indicators include: ANSWER A. continuously joking about
killing oneself.
b. Giving up goods.
c. Previous suicide attempt
d. comprehensive plans for the future
Is confidential communication protected in all states? - Answer No.
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