Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling

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Author: Theodore Remley

ISBN-10: 0131128140

ISBN-13: 9780131128149

Category: Lawyers & the Legal Profession

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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 ethical and a 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.

Ch. 1Introduction1Ch. 2Professional identity of counselors22Ch. 3Professional practice in a multicultural society51Ch. 4Client welfare and informed consent67Ch. 5Confidentiality and privileged communication90Ch. 6Records and subpoenas119Ch. 7Competence and malpractice141Ch. 8Boundary issues169Ch. 9Counseling children and vulnerable adults193Ch. 10Counseling families and groups215Ch. 11Evaluation, testing, and diagnosis235Ch. 12Professional relationships and private practice255Ch. 13Technology and health care plans272Ch. 14Issues in counselor education292Ch. 15Supervision and consultation313Ch. 16Research and publications332Ch. 17Resolving legal and ethical issues349App. AAmerican Counseling Association code of ethics and standards of practice361App. BContact information385App. CAmerican Counseling Association cross-cultural competencies386App. DAssociation for specialists in group work : principles for diversity-competent group workers389App. ECounseling disclosure and agreement forms393App. FClient request form to transfer records401App. GClinical supervision model agreement402App. HAPA record keeping guidelines403App. IExamples of mandatory child abuse reporting statutes406App. J-1ACA standards for the Internet407App. J-2National board for certified counselors standards for the ethical practice of Web counseling410App. J-3APA statement on services by telephone, teleconferencing, and Internet412App. J-4NCDA guidelines for the use of the Internet for provision of career information and planning services413App. J-5ACES guidelines for online instruction in counselor education416App. KClinical supervision model agreement420App. LEthical guidelines for counseling supervisors422