The knowledge‚ that is crucial for clinical social work‚ is a compilation of methods and theories. But to be able to apply their knowledge and skills effectively clinical social workers need to follow a code of ethics. Ethics arise from metaphysics and epistemology‚ such as Plato’s Theory of Forms and Theory of the Divided Line that he explains in his dialogue‚ Republic. According to Plato‚ one must have knowledge of reality and a foundation built on reason to know how to live a righteous life. Ultimately
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The American Counseling Association (ACA) is an extremely important part in setting ethical standards for professionals practicing counseling. The organization code of ethic is designated to govern the behavior of individuals available within the organization or an institution. The organization focuses on counseling ensuring that behavior are ethical and acceptable both to the organization and to the public. The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) code of ethics is used for a specific
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My code of ethics is influenced from beliefs and principles that are influenced by a combination of my upbringing‚ experiences and religious beliefs. I believe that all patients should be treated and respected to the best of my ability‚ making sure that my patients
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Abstract Over the years experts have studied the history and developmental aspects of the professional school counseling field. This paper will give an introduction to professional school counseling and the importance of the field as it relate to counseling. Major themes that are attached to the field of professional school counseling are relevant in their duties and a few are listed with their meaning‚ important identified clients‚ what counselors do to help in the situation‚ and the outcome for
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documentation requirements that account for a considerable portion of addictions counselors’ time. The result is that addictions counselors have less time to spend with clients (Alexander & Lemak‚ 1997) and‚ thus‚ may perceive pressure to expedite the counseling process. As a result‚ their interactional style with clients may take on a rather direct‚ "get down to business" tone (Lemak‚ Alexander‚ & D’Aunno‚ 2001; Rohrer‚ Rohland‚ Westermann‚ Knott‚ & Zwick‚ 1999). One critical factor for addictions counselors
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My Thoughts on Counseling with Specifics in Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems Therapy Jessica H. Dodson Liberty University Abstract This paper covers my personal views on therapy and my thoughts on my most popular choices‚ cognitive-behavioral and family systems therapy. We start off by discussing definitions of counseling and what makes a good therapist/client relationship. Next‚ we shift into the ethical matters which should be discussed during the first session which then leads to
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SPJ Code of Ethics is a statement of abiding principles by additional explanations and postion papers that address changing journalistic practices. It is not a set of rules‚ rather a guide that encourages all who engage in journalism to take responsibility for the information they provide‚ regardless of medium. The Society declares these four principles as the foundation of ethical journalism and encourages their use in its practice by all people in all media. Seek Truth and Report It. Ethical journalism
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Defining Psychotherapy: The informed and intentional application of clinical methods and interpersonal stances‚ derived from established psychological principles‚ for the purpose of assisting people to modify their behaviors‚ cognition‚ emotions‚ and/or other personal characteristics in directions that the participants deem desirable. Theory: In scientific usage‚ a consistent perspective on human behavior‚ psychopathology‚ and mechanisms of therapeutic change. Common Factors shared by all psychotherapies
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I. Analysis A. Approaches 1. Utilitarian Approach One ethical approach that could be used in terms of cyber-bullying would be Utilitarianism. This particular approach promotes the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Cyber-bullying is a very extensive form of bullying because it’s not only a matter of 10-50 people‚ but we are talking about thousands of people who can see and who can spread a certain topic. If we say that what we should do with people depends only on the quantity of
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The codes of ethics are a set of guidelines that are designed to carry out acceptable behaviors for associates of a specific groups‚ employees‚ or professions. There are times when a person`s beliefs do not agree with someone else’s‚ which does not mean that one is wrong‚ it means that we all are humans‚ and we do not all think alike. As humans‚ we would think that most people have a good sense of right and wrong‚ which is to say that for the most part most people have good morals‚ values‚ and ethics
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