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Various ways of understanding and examining the moral life; agreed upon values, norms, customs that have withstood the test of time.
A standard of behavior.
Provides defense for a counselor before an ethics review board/court. |
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Provides a common language and standards for all in the profession.
Clients deserve to be protected and have right to hold their counselors accountable. |
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| What is Principle Ethics? |
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A set of obligations that one considers with ethical dilemmas.
Reflection on moral issues to solve dilemmas and provide a framework.
Common sense morality. |
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| Principle Ethics > Respect for autonomy |
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Acknowledging the right of another to choose and act in accordance w/their beliefs.
(Give options and allow client to make decisions) |
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| Principle Ethics > Nonmaleficence |
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Not harming others intentionally.
Issues of incompetence come into play here. |
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| Principle Ethics > Beneficence |
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Taking positive steps to help others, including prevention and the removal of harm.
Obligatory - taking actual steps to serve the common good (volunteering).
Preventative actions. |
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| Principle Ethics > Justice |
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Equality; Equal distribution of burdens and benefits.
Answering unjust acts. |
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| Principle Ethics > Fidelity |
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Trust
More is expected than a business relationship;
Demystifying the counseling process. |
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| Principle Ethics > Veracity |
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Truthfulness.
Being reflective; truthful in personal and professional relationships. |
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| Name the principle ethics > |
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| Respect for Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Justice, Fidelity, Veracity |
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| Ideal set of ethics that focus on action or the decision. |
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| How are Principle ethics different from Virtue ethics? |
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| Principle ethics focuses on morals. Virtue ethics focus on actions/decisions. |
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| Planful, appropriately cautious, uses good judgement; Consider each circumstance separately. |
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| Virtue Ethics > Integrity |
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Adhering to a code to protect welfare of self and others.
Consistent across clients over time. |
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| Virtue Ethics > Respectfulness |
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Respectful of client and their environment.
Emphasizes special attention and regard for specific issues.
(Ask for the story instead of guessing the story) |
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| Virtue Ethics > Benevolence |
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Wanting to do good consistently.
Rooted in a need for social responsibility and public interest.
Promotion. |
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| Ethical Decision-Making > Basic elements of professional practice |
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Balancing client's needs against your own.
Making sound ethical decisions.
Educating clients about their rights.
Parameters of confidentiality.
Ethically considerate towards diverse populations. |
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| Ethical Decision-Making > What is the role of ethical codes for improving practice? |
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Provides a basis for public accountability and client protection.
Exists to improve practice.
Ethical doesn't always equate with being legal. |
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| What are the steps in Ethical Decision-Making? |
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| Identify problem > Identify potential issues > Look at relevant codes > Know the applicable laws > Seek consulation > Brainstorm > List consequences > Decide best course of action > Be open to discuss ethics |
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| Ethical Decision-Making > Dual Relationships |
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| Some dual relationships are unavoidable; Should be avoided; Assess risks and/or benefits on a situation by situation basis. |
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| Ethical Decision-Making > A multicultural world |
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Ethics for diverse populations must consider a person-environment perspective.
Be flexible; Modify our lens to meet their cultural needs. |
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| Ethical issues in the assessment process > |
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Consider ethnic and cultural factors; Some assessments can be discriminatory.
Don't diagnose for insurance purposes.
Giving personality and cognitive tests should be done ethically. |
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| Guidelines for ethical practice > |
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Be aware of your own personal needs and how it interacts with your work.
Exercise judgment in interpreting and applying codes.
Have a theory to guide your practice.
Avoid dual relationships.
Be aware of own values and avoid imposing.
Practice w/informed consent
Be a positive model to clients.
Be culturally sensitive.
Develop process for dealing with ethical issues. |
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| Ethics as part of a profession > |
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| The result of values within a profession or organization that bind those who, by membership, ascribe to them |
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| Strengths of ethical codes > |
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Educate us about responsibilities.
Form a basis for accountability.
Protect clients.
Basis for improving professional practice.
Help us address ethical dilemmas. |
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| Limitations of ethical codes > |
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Can not account for every single dilemma; Contextual by nature; Ambiguous. grey.
Codes can't tell us how concerns will manifest themselves in particular situations.
Possible conflicts among codes.
Ethics vs Law. |
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| ...Legal documents. They are Moral. |
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| Competence is based on one's... |
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| Knowledge, Education, Training, Supervised experience, State and national professional Credentials, Professional experience, Sociocultural awareness. |
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| Competency malpractice is? |
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| Practicing beyond the scope of competency. |
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| How to safeguard against competency malpractice? |
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| Be objective about your knowledge base. Be open to learning on a regular basis. Receive consultation. Make referrals when needed. Know what services are available in community. |
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| Overview of role of counselor > |
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Define and maintain helping relationship.
Be cognizant of own theoretical orientation.
Facilitate accomplishment of client's desired outcomes.
Be aware of own personal values, beliefs, and needs.
Know your own level of competency. |
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| What are your responsibilities to yourself? |
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Monitor your own personal well-being and effectiveness.
Don't participate in activities that may lead to inadequate professional services or cause harm. |
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| What are your responsibilities to clients? |
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Refrain from offering or accepting professional services when own problems are likely to harm a client.
Seek assistance for own problems. |
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