Counselor Wellness
a client's capacity to make rational decisions, client comprehension of the information presented, voluntariness/freedom to enter into counseling, and not being coerced
What are the three legal requirements that informed consent is based on
in this approach, the counselor focuses on strategies to avoid the development of pathology
What is primary prevention
danger to self, danger to others, abuse
What are the 3 main legal exceptions to confidentiality that are present in all states
speeding up (technology); health, health care, and aging; an increasingly diverse society
What are global and societal trends in counseling
social wellness, emotional wellness, physical wellness, intellectual wellness, spiritual wellness, & occupational wellness
What are the dimensions of wellness
to protect clients and consumers of counseling services, to protect the members of the profession, and to limit govt interference in the regulation of the profession.
What are the purposes of ethical standards in counseling
Having the ability to be aware of and appropriately express ones' feelings.
What is emotional wellness
that clients have a reasonable expectation that all health records will be kept private and confidential
What is the key requirement of HIPAA
Experimental Prototype for the Counselor Of Tomorrow
What does EPCOT stand for in the counseling field
multicultural competence, advocacy, client dependency, informed consent, termination and referral, dual relationships, & sexual relationships
What are ethical rules related to the welfare of the client
This concept has to do with getting advanced training beyond a university degree and is especially important for counselors who wish to specialize
What is lifelong learning
models that help counselor make decisions that folllow the best ethical practice when confronted with difficult and challenging ethical dilemmas. They supplement and do not replace the Code.
What is an ethical decision making model
these keep you on the cutting edge and provide support for you through the legislature and networking
What are some advantages to belonging to a professional group
Mindfulness, flow, learned optimism, broaden, and build
What are strengths based interventions
This is the professional conduct that falls below the standard of practice of similar professionals in similar circumstances.
What is malpractice
this approach to counseling involves the integration of a physical exam, a psychological exam, and medications.
What is a holistic approach to counseling
a counselor's professional agreement to respect the privacy of clients and refrain from disclosing any information about them to others except in agreed upon conditions
What is confidentiality
addictions that do not involve a substance but are the result of repetitively engaging in a particular process
What are process addictions
exercise, eat well, reduce emotional arousal, participate in counseling, engage in spiritual practice, & strengthen relationships
What are ways to maintain wellness as a counseling student
this happens when a counselor is significantly affected by the experiences of the client
What are is vicarious trauma
Counselor competency, client rights and informed consent, privileged communication and confidentiality, and documentation and records
What are legal principles or major legal issues in counseling
Ecotherapy, mainstreaming of Eastern perspectives, increasing problems with process addictions, the 'death' of counseling theories; a focus on health, wellness, prevention, complementary/alternative medicine, and neuroscience findings.
What topics are found under the 'crystal ball', ie, are areas for us to explore