Assignment:
Research and Counseling Services
It is important that the approaches used by counselors and the counseling programs implemented in schools and agencies are effective for the clients and students who will be receiving these services. Counselors in the field often conduct research to test the effectiveness of their services. Consider one of the following questions that a counselor working in a school or agency may want to explore:
•What is the effect of counseling for adolescents who report serious issues with substance abuse?
In your post, specify the questions above you have choosen, and respond to the following:
• What legal or ethical issues would you consider as you select participants, if you were granted permission to answer one of these questions through a structured study at your school or agency?
• How would you address issues of informed consent and confidentiality for participants in the study? Cite specific areas of the ACA 2014Code of Ethicsand other ethical guidelines to support your decisions.
Follow APA sixth edition style and formatting guidelines in your post.
This is a discussion question 250-400 words