Ethical Guidelines
Counseling Theories
Clinical Skills
Cultural Competence
Professional Issues
100

This ethical principle emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in professional relationships

Veracity

100

This theory emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the client's capacity for self-actualization.

Person-centered Therapy

100

This skill involves actively listening to the client and reflecting their feelings and thoughts.

Reflective listening
100

This involves understanding and respecting cultural differences.

Cultural Competence

100

This legal document outlines ethical guidelines for mental health professionals.

ACA COE

200

This ethical principle involves protecting client information.

Confidentiality

200

This theory focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns.

CBT

200

This skill involves setting clear boundaries and limits in the therapeutic relationship.

Boundary setting

200

This involves being aware of one's own cultural biases and assumptions.

self-awareness
200

This process involves obtaining informed consent from clients before initiating therapy.

Informed Consent

300

This ethical principle requires counselors to avoid exploiting clients for personal gain.

Non-exploitation

300

This theory emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences in shaping behavior.

Psychodynamic Therapy

300

This skill involves helping clients develop healthy coping mechanisms and problem-solving strategies

coping skills training

300

This involves tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of diverse clients.

culturally responsive practice

300

This involves maintaining confidentiality and protecting client information.

Confidentiality

400

This ethical principle mandates that counselors maintain professional boundaries.

Boundary Maintenance

400

This theory focuses on the here-and-now and encourages clients to explore their feelings and experiences.

Gestalt Therapy

400

This skill involves assessing a client's risk of suicide or self-harm.

Suicide risk assessment

400

This involves recognizing and addressing power imbalances in the therapeutic relationship.

Power dynamics

400

This process involves referring clients to other professionals when necessary.

Referral

500

This ethical principle requires counselors to stay current with the latest research and best practices.

Continuing Education
500

This theory emphasizes the importance of meaning, purpose, and choice in human life.

Existential Therapy

500

This skill involves working with clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns

Cognitive restructuring

500

This involves collaborating with clients to develop culturally appropriate treatment plans

Collaborative Approach

500

This involves documenting client sessions and maintaining accurate records.

Record Keeping