Ethical Guidelines
This ethical principle emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in professional relationships
Veracity
This theory emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the client's capacity for self-actualization.
Person-centered Therapy
This skill involves actively listening to the client and reflecting their feelings and thoughts.
This involves understanding and respecting cultural differences.
Cultural Competence
This legal document outlines ethical guidelines for mental health professionals.
ACA COE
This ethical principle involves protecting client information.
Confidentiality
This theory focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns.
CBT
This skill involves setting clear boundaries and limits in the therapeutic relationship.
Boundary setting
This involves being aware of one's own cultural biases and assumptions.
This process involves obtaining informed consent from clients before initiating therapy.
Informed Consent
This ethical principle requires counselors to avoid exploiting clients for personal gain.
Non-exploitation
This theory emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences in shaping behavior.
Psychodynamic Therapy
This skill involves helping clients develop healthy coping mechanisms and problem-solving strategies
coping skills training
This involves tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of diverse clients.
culturally responsive practice
This involves maintaining confidentiality and protecting client information.
Confidentiality
This ethical principle mandates that counselors maintain professional boundaries.
Boundary Maintenance
This theory focuses on the here-and-now and encourages clients to explore their feelings and experiences.
Gestalt Therapy
This skill involves assessing a client's risk of suicide or self-harm.
Suicide risk assessment
This involves recognizing and addressing power imbalances in the therapeutic relationship.
Power dynamics
This process involves referring clients to other professionals when necessary.
Referral
This ethical principle requires counselors to stay current with the latest research and best practices.
This theory emphasizes the importance of meaning, purpose, and choice in human life.
Existential Therapy
This skill involves working with clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns
Cognitive restructuring
This involves collaborating with clients to develop culturally appropriate treatment plans
Collaborative Approach
This involves documenting client sessions and maintaining accurate records.
Record Keeping