Assignment Task:
Objectives:
After successful completion of this week's module, the student will be able to:
? Identify the differences in the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics, other appropriate codes of ethics, and state Licensed Professional Counselor Rules and Regulations.
? Identify and describe one's values in comparing and contrasting to what is expected in the counseling profession.
? Utilize APA formatting when writing clear and concise reports.
? Complete a Pre-Self Evaluation.
Required Readings & Resources:
- American Counseling Association. (2014). 2014 ACA code of ethics.
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. (2012). AAMFT code of ethics.
- National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. (2021). NAADAC code of ethics.
- Introduction to the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics (Part One)
- Introduction to the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics (Part Two)
Recommended Readings & Resources:
Listed below are some websites that can be utilized in obtaining articles for the discussion and assignments:
- Very Well Mind
- American Psychological Association
Part A: Discussion: Beliefs & Counseling Ethics
Review the Written Discussion Requirements for this course before responding to the prompt below.
In the counseling profession, clinicians struggle, at some point, with professional ethics and personal virtues concerning our client's situation, struggle, pain, or thoughts. At times, clinicians may want to interject their own beliefs, values, or morals into the therapeutic process; however, professional ethics does not allow us to do this-even though it may help the client (this is where self-disclosure becomes critically important to understand).
Initial Post:
Watch Introduction to the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics (Part One)
In its entirety, read the "Preamble" of the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics, and answer the following prompts:
1. Explain what personal morals, beliefs, values, or virtues might hinder your counseling practice.
2. After reading the "Preamble" and watching the video, explain what professional ethics may hinder you as a clinician.
3. At what point, if any, should a clinician cease therapeutic alliance with a client? Give an ethical example and explain. Need Assignment Help?
Part B: Reflection: Introduction to Ethics
Watch Introduction to the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics (Part Two)
And write a 500-word reflection about what you learned, your takeaways, or what you gained from viewing the video.
Provide at least two article resources (other than the videos) to support your thought process and comments. Citations and the reflection must be formatted according to the APA guidelines.