Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling

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Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-03-13
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary

For undergraduate and graduate courses in Counseling Ethics, Legal Issues in Counseling; a supplement for Introduction to Counseling, Practicum, or Internship courses. From two leading scholars in the field of counseling, and written specifically for the future practicing counselor, this comprehensive volume offers an in-depth examination of the counseling profession. The authors approach each professional issue in counseling from both an ethicalanda legal point-of-view, offering readers a complete, integrated exploration of all facets. Difficult issues are addressed in a straightforward manner, and practical, realistic advice is proffered through vignettes that showcase typical situations and dilemmas faced by practicing counselors.

Table of Contents

Foundations
Introduction
Professional Identity of Counselors
Professional Practice in a Multicultural Society
Issues
Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities
Confidentiality and Privileged Communication
Records, Subpoenas, and Technology
Competence and Malpractice
Boundary Issues
Counseling Children and Vulnerable Adults
Counseling Families and Groups
Evaluation, Testing, and Diagnosis
Professional Relationships, Private Practice, and Health Care Plans
Issues in Counselor Education
Supervision and Consultation
Research and Publications
Resolving Legal and Ethical Issues
American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
Contact Information
Counseling Disclosure and Agreement Forms
Client Request Form to Transfer Records
Clinical Supervision Model Agreement
Guidelines for Counseling Case Notes
Examples of Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Statutes
Clinical Supervision Model Agreement
References
Author Index
Subject Index
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