Ethics Codes Comparison Paper: Code of Ethics Comparison between AACC and ACA Cheryl Walsh Liberty University Abstract The American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) both make provision for an understanding of ethical practices in counseling through their code of ethics. The codes of ethics presented by both are to provide clarity of ethical practices that protect not only the client but the counselor and the profession of counseling as well. This report will identify similarities and differences between the AACC and ACA code of ethics in general as well as three specific ethical topics chosen by the author. The three topics addressed in this report will be client confidentiality, sexual intimacy between client and counselor, and referral of clients to another counselor or agency. Code of Ethics Comparison between AACC and ACA When considering similarities and differences of ethical codes one should perhaps begin by clarifying what ethics are as well as the purpose of a code of ethics.
Case study question: Should Izzy Polanski call Gordon Lewis, his old college roommate, to get information on the contract bid? Ethics best describe as the study of the moral value of human conduct, a set of principles of right from wrong, a theory or a system of moral values, or the study of the general nature of morals and of the specific moral choices to be made by a person. It is the code of behavior of a particular group, profession or individual. At times ethics conflicts with belief system when dealing with values and ethics simultaneously. This is the case of Elaine and Izzy Polanski.
In this lens it is taught to focus on the processes, and the systems needed for an ethical organization. The difference between the first two lens discussed is that the Right and Responsibility Lens, and the Results lens focused on the individual, the Relationship lens focuses on the community. However in the relationship lens it has a few more concerns, such as how to protect the basic liberties of all people. These liberties are broken down into rights such as; The right to notice, The right to voice, not to veto, The right to have contracts honored. The Relationship Lens helped influence my decision by giving us a process by which basic liberties can be protected.
He was a stockbroker at one point, but fell victim to the economy and lost his job December 9, 2008. The mother is 51 and a breast cancer survivor that works two jobs to support her family. One of the jobs as a receptionist in a hair salon and the other in a local college campus office. Both parents have a high school diploma. The son recently graduated from Albany college with a degree in communications.
Client’s father is an alcoholic that spends most of his time in prison. The client’s father attended Alcohol Anonymous for a year receiving one chip for his sobriety. The stress of the divorce triggered him to start drinking again. The client’s mother is a frequent cocaine user, that spent time away from home leaving Troy with his drunken father. The client lived with his Grandparents while his father finished serving his 5 year sentence for robbery and his mother spent two years in recovery.
Ethics in Groups Abstract The purpose of this research paper is to discuss ethical practices in counseling and discuss why one type of therapy may be preferred over another. There are two main types of therapy that will be discussed which are: individual and group. First, there will be a brief introduction about ethical issues and the ACA Code of Ethics; Second there will be a discussion of ethical issues that are unique to both counseling types; Third, there will be a discussion on why a counselor would choose one type of therapy over another and Fourth, I will discuss any ethical challenges that I may face ,my biblical insights along with my personal leadership qualities and conclude with my approach to counseling. . Intro
Personal Ethics Development University of Phoenix PHL323 July 25, 2013 Personal Ethics Development In this assignment I will examine my personal ethical system and ground rules including where they originated from. Also I will identify my personal ethical system and discuss the events that helped shape my ethics. Last, I will discuss how my ethical system has an effect in my workplace. First, I will define what “ethics” is. According to Dictionary.com (2013), “Ethics is a system of moral principles; the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group or culture; moral principles, as of an individual; or that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and badness of the motives and ends of such actions.” There are factors that contribute to the development of personal ethics.
The abuse ended when she was fourteen years old; Oprah credits her father for saving her from the abuse. Oprah had a son when she was 14 years old who died as an infant.Because of her teen pregnancy, she often had suicidal thoughts. As a teen, she learned 20 new vocabulary words a week and she was crowned Miss Black Tennessee in 1972. In highschool, Oprah was elected President of Student Council and she was also selected “most popular” in high school as a senior. She graduated from Nicolet High School
What is the relationship between personal and professional values, ethics and the legislative framework for Social Work This essay will focus on the relationship between personal and professional values, ethics and the legislative framework for social work. The ethical tensions and dilemmas encountered will be considered first. The essay will then examine how philosophical theory may be able to assist in resolving the dilemmas. Attention will be paid to the role of legislation in decision making. The Hyacinth Berry case study will be used throughout to identify and discuss the interconnections of values, ethics and legislation.
Essentials of Negotiation Chapter 8: Ethics in Negotiation Approaches to apply ethical reasoning to Negotiation: 1) End result ethics: choose a course of action on the basis of the result I expect to achieve. Rightness of an action is determined by considering consequences. 2) Duty ethics: Base my actions on the rules that define my duty. Rightness of an action is determined by considering obligations to apply universal standards and principles. 3) Social contract ethics: Action on the basis of the norms, values and strategy of my organization or community.