As I enter training as a professional in psychology, personal values that I will bring are trustworthiness, empathy, listening skills, openness, and beneficence. During training I will make sure to practice what I have learned so when the time comes for me to serve clients in the real professional settings, I will have the skills to apply. I believe that these values align with the code of ethics because they are part of the foundation needed to build a therapeutic relationship with clients and understand their situations. By building a therapeutic relationship with clients, effective objectives and goals can then be put into place to begin the process of recovery. As I work with clients, their needs will be my priority and all my efforts …show more content…
As a professional, I plan to continue to promote personal growth in clients while assisting in promoting healthy relationships in their lives. There are a number of ethical guidelines counselors should already know to follow, for example, confidentiality. I will always maintain the confidentiality of clients. This is important because it promotes privacy, security and above all trust in the relationship between the client and the professional. Another personal value that aligns with the profession is beneficence, which is one of the ethical principles. My goal in life is to help people in need. I do not mind going beyond my call of duty to help others. I do not wish to stand by when I know a client needs support. All my work will be done to benefit clients and reduce their struggles. This is why I would like to enter the professional field of working with and providing services to …show more content…
Working with my client I would like to see their behavior changing at each session. I want to see that my intervention strategies are helping the client. However, I know I would need to be patient because treatment takes time.To keep my personal need for a quick response to the intervention, I would need to review my client's case, including their past, current capabilities, and symptoms. I cannot expect treatment to work quickly. There is no specific amount of time for clients to receive therapy. Some clients may need short-term interventions, while others may need long-term. Depending on the client's situation, the length of treatment and the methods used during intervention will vary. The length of interventions depends on the client's goals, symptoms, history, and level of trauma. For instance, if the client does not have a past history of trauma and a long list of symptoms, they may be able to complete treatment in a shorter period compared to clients with multiple events of trauma, negative symptoms, and a poor support
Dual relationships and the ethical behavior that revolves around boundaries with clients present a multitude of very complicated situations to counselors where a clearly defined course of action is not always evident. Aside from no accord amongst mental health professionals and boundary issues being unavoidable at times, recognition and prediction of potential benefits or pitfalls correlated with dual relationships can prove to be troublesome as well (Remley & Herlihy, 2010). For most cases, it is best if an outline is used to discern when it is appropriate for a counselor to breach the client-counselor boundary.
Boundaries and ethics are very important to know whether you a counselor, coach, pastor, and so on because there are limitations in what you can do and say. Almost everywhere you go a business, organization, church, etc. has a Code of Ethics to follow. Having a Code of Ethics in place is to protect the coach and the client to create professional boundaries that can help build a professional relationship. The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) has very strong approach on how a coach should have professional boundaries with their clients. Having Code of ethic or professional boundaries is important to understanding before you meet your client so you and the client can have a proper environment during your time together. When
Professionalism is one of the most important aspects of counseling. Lacking professionalism may potentially cause harm to the client. In my opinion, professionalism begins and ends with the code of ethics. I feel that if you abide by the code of ethics you have nothing worry about regarding professionalism. The code of ethics summarizes the standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. A counselor is supposed to abide by the legal and moral standards of the community (Grold, 1996). All professionals should dress
Professional counsellors are also bound by other ethics such as being non-judgemental and should not exploit their clients in any way. They must be respectful of how their clients choose to live and their right to self-determination. Counsellors must not impose their own thoughts or feeling on other people & should not have any expectations or impose any conditions on their clients. The relationship between counsellor and client should be one of equality. Although, the client may not feel that there is equality, they may feel powerless, as they are seeking help. The counsellor must try and convey a sense of equality and use their skills and knowledge to enable the client to take control of their life and feel empowered.
I believe that the second course of action would be the most appropriate. I would
This paper will explore the concept of dual relationships between counselors and clients and the ethical implications of such relationships. In addition to presenting several examples of dual relationships, this paper will also explore how ethical decisions must be made to avoid potentially harmful or exploitive relationships in therapy as well understanding how different interactions between counselor and clients can be understood from an ethical standpoint, as well as how reviewing these ethical dilemmas may shape my future career as a counselor.
The first stage of treatment focuses on obtaining background information from the client. The clinician will often explore past events that are related to the current problem, as well as present situations that trigger the current problem. This is particularly important in finding the origins of the trauma that may be hidden or masked. After all necessary information is gathered, the clinician will take what was learned and translate it into positive future goals for the client to achieve through treatment.
What do you think about your being able to follow the ethical codes for our profession? I believe that it is very tough to follow the code of ethics in the helping profession. There is a two-way street that one side protects the welfare to the client and the other side of the road protect the counselor.
Like any other field of professional activity, the area of counseling should operate in accordance with all ethical norms and standards. Counselors, taking on such a great responsibility, must comply with all ethical standards and work in the field, providing patients with high-quality care and competent assistance. Nevertheless, there is a variety of unforeseen situations and circumstances that can influence certain decisions and actions of counselors in the treatment of professional ethical code. The issue of payment for the services provided is one of the most relevant in terms of adhering to ethical
For over the last sixty years according to our text, Ethics in Counseling and Psychotherapy, it has been evident that participation in counseling and psychotherapy proves to be an effective intervention for relieving emotional distress, improving interpersonal relationships, and increasing overall general satisfaction with life (Welfel, 2016). However, when a patient feels their life is coming to an end, whether because of detrimental physiological or geriatric concerns, clinical counseling professionals will have to face personal moral and ethical issues that will arise. Personally, working in clinical counseling, I will inevitably be faced with clients that might have suicidal tendencies or have thought out rational suicide while being
As everybody is different and comes from different backgrounds, therefore give us all different values and beliefs, it is important to have an effective client-counsellor relationship based on four main areas of duty of care 1. Helper competence, 2. Client autonomy, 3. Confidentiality, 4. Client protection (Nelson-Jones, 2008). There will be times throughout the sessions with clients that your own values and belief creep in, and you do make judgement, therefore you as a counsellor have to know and acknowledge this happen and understand why it is happening.
6. All employees will be open in attitude and action toward all persons regardless of race, creed, social class, religious beliefs, lifestyle, or position or influence within the organization and community.
Entering the psychology profession I will uphold ethical blue of trustworthiness, beneficence, confidentiality. My personal values and ethics align with the code of ethics. The values I have listed are those listed in the principles of ethics. All professionals should bring theses and strive to follow these values. this makes a great professional. I believe those who already practice these values in their daintily lives ill not have difficulty practicing it in they
Ethical codes contain core values and morals to help with professional behavior. This is by making solid ethical decisions when counseling clients in any type of therapeutic session. Counselors should always be mindful and highly ethical when working with clients. Your own individual ethical awareness and problem-solving techniques should all determine how well you can translate various ethics codes into your personal professional behavior. All counselors should become knowledgeable of the standards and
Yes, it’s a problem as clearly spelled out in the 2014 American Counseling Association’s (ACA) Code of Ethics, the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling code of ethics (based on the ACA’s guidelines), and the American Psychological Association (APA) Code of ethics. The ACA code states “Counselors protect the confidential information of prospective and current clients” (paragraph B.1.c), and “Counselors make every effort to ensure that privacy and confidentiality of clients are maintained by subordinates, including employees, supervises, students, clerical assistants, and volunteers” (paragraph B.3.a). The APA code states, “Maintaining Confidentiality Psychologists have a primary obligation and take reasonable precautions to protect