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Ethics in Counseling and Psychotherapy, 7th Edition
Overview
Welfel/Leach’s “Ethics in Counseling and Psychotherapy,” 7th Edition, prepares readers to deal with issues they will confront in practice. The 10-step model for ethical decision-making guides students and practitioners through complicated ethics cases. Updates include technology (online practice, marketing and tele-supervision); counseling clients from diverse cultural backgrounds (LGBTQ+, those with different abilities, older adults and clients at risk of harming others and themselves); information on law, ethics and professional guidelines; new research in ethical decision-making; work in multiple relationships, informed consent and confidentiality; new areas within assessment; marketing and supervision literature. The text examines emerging ethical issues, enabling students to advance beyond basic awareness and knowledge of the professional codes of ethics.
- The text includes the ACA and APA guidelines for professional practice and updated content on all major ethical issues and unique ethical challenges in specialized services.
- Updated ethical decision-making model and cases pay fuller attention to the emotional and non-cognitive factors involved in ethical decision-making.
- Chapter 3 has updated literature and expands the discussion of responsible work with diverse clients, culturally competent practice, social justice and ethical client advocacy.
- Expanded content on mental health information privacy issues related to managed care and federal regulations prepares students to deal responsibly in community settings.
- The text includes more analysis of the relationship between technology and ethics, including ethical issues emerging from online communication and social media and the ethics of distance practice.
- In-depth coverage of the role of personal values in ethical practice and the difficulties professionals face due to systemic problems with mental health services in the U.S. is included.
- The 7th edition provides extensive case examples and case analysis of ethical issues covering a wide range of situations and age groups, from childhood to the aged.
1. Introduction to Professional Ethics: A Psychology and Philosophy for Ethical Practice.
2. A Model for Ethical Practice: Using Resources to Enhance Individual Judgment and Ethical Resolve.
3. Ethical Practice in a Multicultural Society: The Promise of Justice.
Part II: MAJOR ETHICAL ISSUES FOR COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS.
4. Competence to Practice: Building a Foundation for Doing Good and Avoiding Harm.
5. Confidentiality: Supporting the Client's Right to Privacy.
6. Informed Consent: Affirming the Client's Freedom of Choice.
7. Sexual Contact with Clients, Students, Supervisees, and Research Participants: Violations of Power and Trust.
8. Nonsexual Multiple Relationships and Boundary Issues: Risking Objectivity and Client Welfare.
9. Interventions with Groups, Couples, and Families: Unique Ethical Responsibilities.
10. The Ethics of Assessment: Using Fair Procedures in Responsible Ways.
Part III: WHEN PREVENTION FAILS: ETHICAL RESPONSES TO UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR.
11. Responsibilities for Self and Colleagues: Reporting, Recover, and Rehabilitation of Misconduct.
Part IV: ETHICAL ISSUES IN SPECIAL SETTINGS.
12. Ethics in Community, College, Addiction, and Forensic Settings: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest.
13. The Professional School Counselor: Applying Professional Standards to the Educational Culture.
14. The Ethics of Supervision and Consultation: Modeling Responsible Behavior.
15. Counselors and Therapists as Teachers and Researchers: Integrity, Science, and Care.
Appendix A: American Counseling Association, Code of Ethics.
Appendix B: American Psychological Association, Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
Appendix C: Ethical Standards for School Counselors.
Appendix D: List of Specialized Ethics Codes and Guidelines in Mental Health Disciplines.
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