counselor; yet the code of ethics in which were are sworn to me is of the utmost importance and one I take personally. First we bound to the nine principles that uphold the profession of counseling all of which could be further deduced to their own importance; yet accumulatively these are the principles that guide us in our work. They are as follows: 1) the counseling relationship‚ 2) confidentiality and privileged communication‚ 3) professional responsibilities and workplace standards‚ 4) working in a culturally
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the past and current versions of the ACA Code of Ethics do not adequately address the demands of working with non-white‚ non-western clients. Past versions of the ACA Code of Ethics paid little attention to the presenting multicultural issues of counseling. The difference between the 1988 and 1995 code is an indicator of the movement of the profession and the changes in values held by many in the profession. Recent revision efforts of the ACA Code of Ethics have given special consideration to culture
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The American Counseling Association has identified several moral principles to assist in guiding their members and others interested in the helping professions. Of these the following five will be compared and contrasted with various biblical ethics identified by Clinton & Oblschalager (2002) as being seven virtues (pp. 248-249): autonomy‚ nonmaleficence‚ beneficence‚ justice‚ and fidelity. The seven virtues are composed of the following: accountability and truth-telling‚ responsibility to love one
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Professional School Counseling Liberty University COUN501 B08 Dr. Kathleen Chara Sharon Ollie On March 9‚ 2012 Professional School Counseling A school counselor assists students in developing strategies to surmount society before society surmounts them. By teaching children social skills‚ and also a way of coping‚ a school counselor serves as a role model among the youth. Their primary purpose is assisting children with educational‚ emotional‚ and social development skills that
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Running head: THE ISSUE OF CHOICE The Issue of Choice: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Melissa Trask Liberty University May 12‚ 2010 Abstract Counseling has been in existence from the beginning of time. From Jethro to Freud‚ therapists and philosophers have been seeking insight into the core of human nature and cognitions. Cognitive-Behavioral therapy(CBT) recognizes that faulty cognitions and beliefs affect the behaviors of individuals. One method of cognitive-behavior therapy‚ reality
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Personal Theory Paper Anonymous Graduate Student Liberty University Abstract As the main goal of Christian counseling is to facilitate change in order to help clients achieve emotional wholeness and prosper in the direction of spiritual maturity‚ the intent of this author is to outline the development of a personal counseling theory which will assist clients in meeting that goal. This theory utilizes aspects from the disciplines of psychology and spirituality‚ as well
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In this essay I intend to evaluate and analyze Jean Piaget cognitive learning theories to the current educational environment and demonstrate the understanding of the reading assignments‚ class discussions‚ my research‚ and the application of the learning theories to the current educational environment. I believe that Piaget is one of the most influential researchers of all time‚ and he will always be the greatest theorist by far in the field of psychology‚ because he was best known for his research
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Rationale for seeking specialization in a clinical counseling-related program My reasoning behind seeking a graduate degree in mental health counseling is because I find that behaviorist techniques are the most beneficial to promoting productive outcomes. Mental health counselors in the behavioral sciences therapeutically assist clients with behavioral analysis. The role of the licensed mental health counselors is outlined in the code of ethics. Reasons for considering a clinical graduate degree
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Even long standing professionals in the field of counseling continually seek supervision. When confronted with difficult ethical decision making and unique situations in its best to gain an outside objective viewpoints. In reference to the case study‚ there are plenty of ethical dilemmas and unethical decisions made by Joe and his supervisor. It is clear their personal values differ from those who choose to follow ethical codes in counseling. The APA and ACA’s ethical standards and codes have
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Fathers and Mothers of Counseling: Sigmund Freud‚ Alfred Adler‚ Carl Rogers‚ Albert Ellis and Natalie Rogers Tracie Clark Bellevue University June 23‚ 2013 Abstract This research paper focuses of the Fathers and Mothers of Counseling: Sigmund Freud‚ Alfred Adler‚ Carl Rogers‚ Albert Ellis and Natalie Rogers. The contributions to the development of the field of the counseling profession will be discussed. We will also discover if these contributions have evolved into another approach and
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