Ethics 101
Document provides guidance intended to inform the ethical practice of professional counselor
What is the Code of Ethics?
The right to control the direction of one's own life
What is autonomy?
What is the primary responsibility of counselors?
To respect dignity and promote the welfare of the client.
_________ is a cornerstone of the counseling relationship. (Fill in the blank)
What is the purpose of self-care for therapists?
To maintain and promote their own emotional, physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing to help them meet their professional responsibilities
True or false. Counselors/social workers can use any t modalities without worry they could cause harm, if the client requests these services.
FALSE. The counselor should not use techniques or modalities that could cause harm.
Principal promotes avoiding actions that cause harm.
What is Nonmaleficence?
What is the purpose of informed consent?
To share information with the client verbally and in writing to explain the rights and responsibilities of both the counselor and client(s).
What are the most serious ethical violations in therapy?
If you’re providing virtual counseling to a client, and either you or the client deem this to be an unsuccessful format for the client, and you’re unable to provide in-person sessions, what do you do?
The counselor assists the client with referral or identifying other appropriate services.
Counselors/social workers are prohibited from engaging in counseling relationships with whom?
Current and previous romantic partners, friends and family
Working for the good of the individual and society by promoting mental health and wellbeing.
What is Beneficence?
What does HIPAA stand for? What does it do?
Health insurance Portability and Accountability Act
True or false? Counselors/social workers are prohibited from engaging in a personal virtual relationship with individuals with whom they have had a current counseling relationship with (thru social or other media).
True
The Code of Ethics provide a set of rules for therapists to follow
FALSE. The code of ethics offers a set of values, principles, and standards to guide decision making and conduct when ethical issues arise.
When should a counselor terminate the counseling relationship?
Client doesn't need assistance, not likely to benefit, may be harmed, not paying fees
For counselor-in jeopardy of being harmed by client
Treating people equitably and fostering fairness and equality.
What is Justice
What information should be reviewed in informed consent?
Counseling, goals, techniques used, procedures, limitations of counseling, potential risks and benefits of service. Counselor qualifications/credentials, role of technology, counselors approach to counseling, confidentiality
Counselors are prohibited from doing what on social media?
Providing advice, searching for clients on social media, connecting with clients
What is countertransference?
A counselor’s emotional response to a client based on their past experience with others.
Therapists need to ________ their own ____, ____, ____, and _____ to not impose these on clients
bracket their own values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors
Honoring commitments, keeping promises, including fulfilling one’s responsibilities of trust in professional relationships.
What is Fidelity
What are the only exceptions to breaking confidentiality
Imminent suicidality, duty to warn, mandated reporter child abuse/neglect, supboena, and signed ROI
Counselors should seek supervision and training when?
Countertransference, imposing values on clients, guidance in areas where unsure
What should a social worker/counselor do if/when their personal problems, substance abuse, or mental health difficulties interfere with their professional judgment and performance?
seek consultation and take appropriate action by seeking professional help, making adjustments to workload, terminating practice, or taking any other steps necessary to protect clients and others.