Ethical Decision Making for the 21st Century Counselor

First Edition

Donna S. Sheperis - Lamar University, USA, Walden University, USA
Stacy L. Henning - Webster University, USA
Michael M. Kocet - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, USA

Series:
Counseling and Professional Identity

October 2015 | 392 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Ethical practice is an essential aspect of counselor training. In order for counselors to competently work with clients, they must be well versed in ethical codes, ethical decision making, and legal issues impacting the profession. Ethical Decision Making for the 21st Century Counselor provides the fundamentals of ethical practice, with emphasis on ethical decision making and is structured to facilitate the development of these skills and understanding and applying them. Individuals will be able to incorporate ethical practice into their understanding of the counseling process and integrate ethical decision making models into their counseling practice. This unique approach differs from existing texts because of its strong emphasis on practical decision making and focus on understanding the process of applying a standard ethical decision model to any ethical scenario. Students build a foundation in how to evaluate an ethical situation and feel confident that they have applied a set of decision models to reach the best decision.

Ethical Decision Making for the 21st Century Counselor is part of the SAGE Counseling and Professional Identity Series, which targets specific competencies identified by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs). To learn more about each text in the series, please visit www.sagepub.com/cpiseries.

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Ethical Decision Making and Ethical Practice

Foundational Ethical Principles

Mandatory Versus Aspirational Ethics

Understanding Personal Ethics and Values

Steps in the Ethical Decision-Making Process

Ethical Decision-Making Challenges

Avoiding Ethical Traps

Chapter 2: Ethical Decision-Making Models

Theory-Based Ethical Decision-Making Models

Practice-Based Ethical Decision-Making Models

Cultural-Based Ethical Decision-Making Models

Ethical Decision-Making Models for Specialty Practice

Application of Ethical Decision-Making Models

Chapter 3: Cultural Competency and Ethical Decision Making

Purposeful, Cultural, Ethical Decision Making

Demonstrating Cultural Sensitivity

Counselor Value-Based Conflicts Model (CVCM)

Roles and Types of Consultation

Chapter 4: Relational Ethical Decision Making

Nine Core Values Promoting Ethical Practice

The Relational Ethical Decision-Making Model

The Brief Ethical Decision-Making Model

Chapter 5: Ethics and the Counseling Relationship

Scientific Bases for Treatment

How to Review Professional Research Related to Counseling

Unproven or Developing Techniques

Counselor Competence

Counselor Impairment

Chapter 6: Informed Consent

Purpose of Informed Consent

Informed Consent and Specific Practices

Chapter 7: Confidentiality and Record Keeping

Elements of Confidentiality

Breaching Confidentiality

Confidentiality and Specific Practices

Confidentiality, Culture, and Context

Record Keeping

Chapter 8: Ethical Decision Making and Managing Professional Boundaries

Professional Boundaries

Employing an Ethical Decision-Making Model

Boundaries and Contextual Considerations

Chapter 9: Minors

Confidentiality

Working With School Systems

Cultural and Contextual Competence

Chapter 10: Ethics in Family and Group Counseling

Specialized Practices for Group and Family Counseling

Counselor Competency

Confidentiality and Privacy

Advocacy

Chapter 11: Counselor Education and Supervision

Counselor Educators

Gatekeeping: Orientation, Evaluation, and Remediation

Clinical Supervisors

Students and Counselors in Training

Culture and Context

Chapter 12: Challenges to Ethical Practice in the 21st Century

Personal Challenges

Employment Challenges

Policy Challenges

Technological Challenges

Chapter 13: Resolving Ethical Issues

Ethics Versus the Law

Ethics in Credentialing Bodies

Adjudication Processes

What Counselors Should Do When They Are Accused of Ethical Misconduct

What to Do When You Suspect Someone Else of an Ethical Transgression

Chapter 14: Social Justice and Advocacy

Social Justice

Advocacy in Counseling

Professional Advocacy

Social Justice and Advocacy: Foundations of Ethical Practice

Key features

KEY FEATURES:

This text places an emphasis on the actual decision making process, not just on the ethical dilemma giving the reader a real-world understanding.
Case studies and guided practice exercises in every chapter enhance the application of ethical decision making.
Each chapter concludes with best practice "takeaways" for the reader.
This is the only text to completely address the ethical responsibilities of counselors to social justice and advocacy.
The books narrative provides a flow and ease of reading for the reader, but also utilizes critical thinking skills.

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