Counseling Foundations
Counseling emphasizes ___ rather than pathology.
Wellness
Unified national organization advocating for counselors.
American Counseling Association
Ethical principle supporting client self‑determination
Autonomy
Primary purpose of ethical codes
Guide clinical practice
Ethical counseling avoids imposing ___.
Values
Client concerns are often seen as ___ responses to life events.
National‑level specialty groups within ACA.
Divisions
Fancy word for “Do no harm.”
Nonmaleficence
Ethics codes do NOT replace ___.
Law
Providing psychoeducation rather than advice supports which ethical principle?
Autonomy
Empowerment in counseling promotes client ___.
Autonomy/independence
State‑level ACA organizations
Branches
Acting in the client’s best interest
Beneficence
Ethics codes help process ethical ___.
Complaints
Thinking less of a client because of their behavior violates which ethical principle?
Justice
Counseling differs from medical model because it emphasizes growth, prevention, and _____.
Development
Professional counselors in Pennsylvania belong to which ACA region?
North Atlantic
Trustworthiness and honoring commitments
Fidelity
Biggest limitation of ethical codes.
Cannot anticipate every situation
Counselor self‑awareness includes understanding one’s ___.
Impact on Others/Own World View
The primary goal of counseling is creating an environment conducive to ___.
Client Change
Benefit that comes from ACA membership
FREE continuing education/journal access
Truthfulness and transparency
Veracity
Ethical codes support the mission of the their ___.
Professional Organization
Changing your values is NOT required but ___ is.
Critical Self-Reflection