Ethics for Counselors: Integrating Counseling and Psychology Standards – eBook

Description

Ethics for Counselors: Integrating Counseling and Psychology Standards (PDF) stands as a pioneering textbook that masterfully intertwines the ethical standards set forth by the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Psychological Association (APA) for both counseling and psychology programs. This comprehensive resource not only offers a thorough exploration of these ethical principles but also distills their core elements to create a unified framework that both counselors and psychologists can leverage in their ethical decision-making processes.

Featuring a detailed discussion on legal obligations at various levels—state and federal—the text promotes critical thinking around the nuanced relationship between legal mandates and ethical standards. It presents this information in an accessible manner, ensuring that complex concepts are easy to grasp for practitioners and students alike.

What sets this ebook apart is its unique approach to self-care within ethical norms. It addresses vital themes such as confidentiality, professional boundaries, cultural competence, emerging challenges related to social media, and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships in the professional arena. Readers will find themselves actively engaged with the material through self-assessment questions, compelling case studies, and thought-provoking discussion prompts woven throughout the chapters. Additionally, a glossary clarifies legal and ethical terminology, while supplementary resources provide links for further exploration and research.

Perfectly suited for CACREP-accredited programs as well as non-CACREP curricula, this book is invaluable for those training to become counselors in varied mental health settings. It’s also a crucial resource for undergraduate programs focused on addiction and substance abuse counseling. To further enrich the educational experience, an Instructor’s Manual (sold separately) accompanies the text.

### Key Features:

• Dive deep into the ethical considerations surrounding counselor self-care.
• Thorough examination of ACA and APA ethical principles and criteria.
• Covering essential topics such as confidentiality, professional boundaries, competence, social media ethics, and colleague responsibilities.
• Tailored for CACREP and non-CACREP certified programs that feature instructors aligning with ACA and APA standards.

Additional ISBNs: 978-0826181800, 978-0826181862, 978-0826181817, 0826181805, 978-0826181800

NOTE: This listing includes only the ebook version of Ethics for Counselors: Integrating Counseling and Psychology Standards in PDF format. No access codes are included with this purchase.