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
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to show how ethics play a significant role in the success of group therapy. Group therapy sessions can be very beneficial and can also have different results than individual therapy due to the dynamics of what goes on in a group including things like exercises. A group an work off each others ideas and socialize in ways that are similar to role play. The ethical boundaries established by the leader early on in the beginning stages of the group will set the tone for how the group runs, processes, and respects each other. Expectations of issues like confidentiality must ethically be addressed so the clients understand the severity of the information they are being asked to keep private.
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.
Self-harm, suicide and intimate partner violence are examples in which a counselor should be actively assessing levels of safety and risk of a client. When it comes to members of one’s community’s safety being at risk, the community mental health workers and law officials approaches to mentally disabled members should be evaluated. Counselor Safety In the article, A Survey of Safety Training in Rehabilitation Counselor Education Programs by Davis, Schultz, Anderson, and Bartley (2009), the article discusses the importance of safety training including counselor competence in identifying and responding to threatening incidents, communication, critical incident debriefing, and prevention, as well as conflict and lifestyle management. The authors express the importance of infusing safety topics into counselor education programs. An important concern in the counseling and social work field is the counselor or social worker being a target of violence.
The student will analyze critical thinking in regard to ethics and professional behavior. The student will direct a training seminar for law enforcement officers in ethical conduct. In addition the student will address the benefits for training of law enforcement officers and the community (Writing, 1999). ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION ANALYSIS Ethics and Professional Behavior in Administration Ethics and professional behaviors in consideration to law enforcement, is important for officers to adhere to the code of ethics that adhere to the organizations in the criminal justice administration. In society the criminal justice administration carries’ the impeccable influence of ethics and professional behaviors in society.
Ethics in Group Counseling Lakita Moore Liberty University Abstract This paper will explore the many different but challenging issues that arise during group counseling sessions. As a counselor and group leader there are many ethical standards a counselor should abide by while working with groups. Forming a group has several different stages and levels. The initial stage starts with forming the group, to the working stage of the group known as storming, norming, synergy and closure. This paper will also highlight different strategies that a group counselor should implement in the event conflict arises within the group.
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.
They were designed to help guide the counseling profession and to serve as what Ponton and Duba (2009) called the “framework for ethical thinking” (p. 119). The ACA and AMHCA have codes that are similar in nature. However, there are some specific differences between the two. The ACA serves as the primary organization for the entire counseling field. The organization is considered to hold the standard ethical code for professional counselors of all areas.
The code is used to process ethical complaints against members. It is an ethical guide to help the members construct professional action and promotes its values and establishes principles. The code also supports the mission and allows for clarification to members, whether future or current, of ethical responsibilities held by members. Within the ACA code of ethics are eight key sections that discloses the areas of counseling relationship, confidentiality, privileged communication, and privacy, professional responsibility, relationships with other professionals, evaluation, assessment, and interpretation, supervision, training, and teaching, research and publication, and resolving ethical issues. Each section begins with an introduction of each code.
Legal & Ethical Responsibilities of an assessor As trainers, we must join with our employer to uphold a number of legal requirements. It is not only the law that says that we should do these things, but by doing them we can be sure that the service we provide to our clients will be better. The following table gives an overview of the main legal and ethical responsibilities of RTOs and trainers. After the table, we will have a look in more detail at the OHS and Workplace Relations requirements of RTOs. |Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of RTOs and Trainers | | Responsibility | Description | |Occupational Health & Safety |There are laws that require us and our managers to make sure that we provide a safe | | |work environment for staff and clients, and to make sure that we have a system in place| | |to record and report any workplace injuries.