The Vignette‚ Psychologist in the Middle‚ discusses the conflict of the Psychologist who is treating an individual in a substance abuse treatment centers. The therapist is told by a patient that another therapist (in their treatment center) paid for sex from another patient. This was another therapist with whom the therapist did not work directly with. This vignette touches on several enforceable codes. The main issue of conduct is regarding issues of sexual intimacies with current clients/patients
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CouIntroduction An organization’s code of ethics forms a system to guide the counsellor through appropriate approaches and it protects the human dignity of the client. It is acknowledged that the Singapore Association for Counselling Code of Ethics (SAC) has many similarities and differences compared to the American Counselling Association Code of Ethics (ACA). This paper will compare the two code of ethics using the systemic perspective model which comprises of eight specific areas
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two important circumstances in which you would consider breaching confidentiality. What factors would you consider and what steps might you take‚ before making this decision? Confidentiality is extremely important for trusting and effective counselling practice (Corey‚2009)‚ however there will be certain situations where confidentiality may need to be breached to ensure the safety of the client or community. Two of these circumstances would be a client under 16 who has been abused or a client
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I intend to show an understanding of the ethical framework for good practice in counselling‚ relating it to practice and also my own beliefs and opinions‚ how this influences the counselling relationship‚ I will also show the need for protection of self and client. The importance of having a good ethical framework to work to is essential‚ it help’s to give guidance to counsellors as well as providing protection for the counsellor and client‚ the BACP ethical framework considers values‚ principals
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professionals. Moral principles and virtue are the root foundations on which the ethics codes were formed‚ and they are for the protection of both the counselor and the client. The legal aspects in counseling are usually the result of unethical behavior‚ or a perceived misconduct‚ and counselors can find themselves on trial for malpractice‚ or unethical behavior practice. There may be times when there are legal issues between the ethics codes and federal and/or state statutes‚ and even with one’s employer’s
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Case one In this case the company acted in an ethical way. This is an example of the principle of individual rights. The manager had decided to fire the employee instead of resolving the initial issue‚ which results in employee dissatisfaction. However‚ as the company does not want a bad reputation online or in the office‚ firing was the best solution. An employee has the right to freedom of speech but the employer also will be intolerant of any employee anti- corporate activities‚ which it perceives
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Ethics can be an extremely difficult subject to define and discuss as it closely related to one’s own unique moral‚ cultural‚ and spiritual values. Within the counselling profession however there is a strict ethical framework which must be adhered to. This framework has been developed over the years to insure integrity‚ confidentiality‚ and responsibility on the part of the counsellor. In this essay I will discuss briefly the importance of ethics within the counselling profession‚ I will also outline
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All clients are entitled to good standards of practice and care from their practitioners in counselling and psychotherapy. Good standards of practice and care require professional competence; good relationships with clients and colleagues; and commitment to and observance of professional ethics. Good quality of care Good quality of care requires competently delivered services that meet the client’s needs by practitioners who are appropriately supported and accountable. Practitioners should give
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may be dysfunctional‚ but they aren’t emotionally insensitive or unintelligent‚ and are very likely to hear the implied feelings of the therapist. Obviously‚ this will do little to establish or maintain the kind of trust necessary for effective counselling. I need to recognise this more in myself. I am sure that intellectually I try to have no prejudices; however I know that I do because I can tell by the tone of my voice or the little voice that may appear in my head. I know that I am hypocritical
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Application of ethical theory to a case study vignette Instructions: • Choose ONE of the following four cases • Identify key stakeholders in this case. Identify and discuss main (ethical) issues of this case in relation to the stakeholders. • Evaluate the case using TWO ethical theories (you must use the theories that were taught in the lectures apart from Ethical Egoism). • Explain how you would act / you would have acted in this situation‚ and why. Your word limit must not exceed
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