Professional Orientation And Ethics
Questions And Answers.
Which group has been most instrumental in opposing counselor licensure? -
\Psychologists.
In the late 1970s, AACD ( known as ACA since 1992) began to focus very heavily on
professional credentialing. This led to the formation of the -
\NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) If you meet the educational/skill
requirements and pass an exam, you can use the title NCC (National Certified
Counselor)
By passing the NCE, a counselor can attain _______, given via NBCC. -
\NCC, a generic certification for counselors.
Which choice would most likely violate the counseling ethic or law termed "scope of
practice"? -
\A counselor who is conducting a strict Freudian psycho-analysis with the client (The
"scope of practice" concept suggests that counselors should only practice using
techniques for which they have been trained. Most counselors are not trained in
classical analysis)
Ethical guidelines were first created for the helping professions in 1953 when the
American Psychological Association (APA) published their first code of ethics. The
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) created their code in 1960, and in
1961, the organization that is now ACA adopted ethics for counselors. Ethics always
describe -
\standards of conduct imposed by ACA and NBCC (Ethics define standards of behavior
set forth by organizations and certification bodies. Ethics are not state or federally
mandated laws. Unlike many laws, ethical guidelines generally do not spell out penalties
for violations. Hence, the aforementioned counselor who is dating a client might lose his
or her license but will not be serving time in a city jail or a federal penitentiary)
Most ethical dilemmas are related to -
\Confidentiality (Confidentiality implies that the counselor will not reveal anything about
a client unless he or she is given specific authorization to do so.
The landmark 1969 case, Tarasoff versus the Board of Regents of the University of
California illuminated -
\the duty to warn a client in imminent danger
A counselor reveals information that is extremely damaging to a client's reputation. This
counselor could be accused of -
, \Defamation
Beneficiance -
\counselor is working for the good of the client or the group.
Justice -
\(usually applied to group situations) means that the counselor treats all members fairly
Nonmaleficence -
\the counselor will do no harm
Autonomy -
\Respect for independence, self-determination, and allowing an individual the freedom
of choice
Fidelity -
\loyalty, faithfulness, and honoring commitments. Client's need a counselor they can
trust
State laws can govern title usage and practice, however, they do not govern -
\accreditation. Accreditation is a process whereby an agency or school (not an
individual) meets certain standards and qualifications set forth by an association or
accrediting organization.
An exception to confidentiality could occur when a client is suicidal. Suicidal warning
signs include -
\repeatedly joking about killing one's self.
giving away prized possessions after one has been depressed for an extended period of
time.
a previous suicide attempt and a very detailed suicide plan for the future.
A statement of disclosure could include all except -
\a list of the courses the counselor took in graduate school.
Privileged communication refers to the fact that anything said to a counselor by a client -
\will not be divulged outside the counseling setting with-out the client's permission (legal
term that implies that a therapeutic interaction (verbal or written) will not be available for
public inspection. The client—not the counselor—can choose not to have confidential
information revealed during a legal proceeding
In regard to state law and privileged communication, counselors must be aware that -
\laws are unclear and may vary from state to state. Privileged communication is not
applicable in cases of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation; suicide or homicide threats;
criminal intentions; clients in dire need of hospitalization; or in cases where a counselor
is the victim of a malpractice lawsuit. In addition, privileged communication does not
Questions And Answers.
Which group has been most instrumental in opposing counselor licensure? -
\Psychologists.
In the late 1970s, AACD ( known as ACA since 1992) began to focus very heavily on
professional credentialing. This led to the formation of the -
\NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) If you meet the educational/skill
requirements and pass an exam, you can use the title NCC (National Certified
Counselor)
By passing the NCE, a counselor can attain _______, given via NBCC. -
\NCC, a generic certification for counselors.
Which choice would most likely violate the counseling ethic or law termed "scope of
practice"? -
\A counselor who is conducting a strict Freudian psycho-analysis with the client (The
"scope of practice" concept suggests that counselors should only practice using
techniques for which they have been trained. Most counselors are not trained in
classical analysis)
Ethical guidelines were first created for the helping professions in 1953 when the
American Psychological Association (APA) published their first code of ethics. The
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) created their code in 1960, and in
1961, the organization that is now ACA adopted ethics for counselors. Ethics always
describe -
\standards of conduct imposed by ACA and NBCC (Ethics define standards of behavior
set forth by organizations and certification bodies. Ethics are not state or federally
mandated laws. Unlike many laws, ethical guidelines generally do not spell out penalties
for violations. Hence, the aforementioned counselor who is dating a client might lose his
or her license but will not be serving time in a city jail or a federal penitentiary)
Most ethical dilemmas are related to -
\Confidentiality (Confidentiality implies that the counselor will not reveal anything about
a client unless he or she is given specific authorization to do so.
The landmark 1969 case, Tarasoff versus the Board of Regents of the University of
California illuminated -
\the duty to warn a client in imminent danger
A counselor reveals information that is extremely damaging to a client's reputation. This
counselor could be accused of -
, \Defamation
Beneficiance -
\counselor is working for the good of the client or the group.
Justice -
\(usually applied to group situations) means that the counselor treats all members fairly
Nonmaleficence -
\the counselor will do no harm
Autonomy -
\Respect for independence, self-determination, and allowing an individual the freedom
of choice
Fidelity -
\loyalty, faithfulness, and honoring commitments. Client's need a counselor they can
trust
State laws can govern title usage and practice, however, they do not govern -
\accreditation. Accreditation is a process whereby an agency or school (not an
individual) meets certain standards and qualifications set forth by an association or
accrediting organization.
An exception to confidentiality could occur when a client is suicidal. Suicidal warning
signs include -
\repeatedly joking about killing one's self.
giving away prized possessions after one has been depressed for an extended period of
time.
a previous suicide attempt and a very detailed suicide plan for the future.
A statement of disclosure could include all except -
\a list of the courses the counselor took in graduate school.
Privileged communication refers to the fact that anything said to a counselor by a client -
\will not be divulged outside the counseling setting with-out the client's permission (legal
term that implies that a therapeutic interaction (verbal or written) will not be available for
public inspection. The client—not the counselor—can choose not to have confidential
information revealed during a legal proceeding
In regard to state law and privileged communication, counselors must be aware that -
\laws are unclear and may vary from state to state. Privileged communication is not
applicable in cases of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation; suicide or homicide threats;
criminal intentions; clients in dire need of hospitalization; or in cases where a counselor
is the victim of a malpractice lawsuit. In addition, privileged communication does not
