go between a counselor and a client. It is important that counselors always provide an informed consent to a client before beginning a therapy session. I came upon a professional counselors informed consent by the name of Linda Brase which included most of the content that a informed consent should have. Counselor Linda Brase informed consent begins talking about her training and educational background. This is similar to the ACA code of ethics standard A.2.b states that "counselors should inform
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Legal‚ And Professional Issues In Counseling — Presentation Transcript 1. James F. Whittenberg‚ M.Ed.‚ CSC‚ LPC Rivera High School‚ Brownsville ISD Doctoral Candidate‚ Capella University‚ Minneapolis‚ MN Counselor’s Institute‚ South Padre Island‚ TX January 27-29‚ 2011 2. This presentation is intended to raise awareness of ethical‚ legal‚ and professional issues in counseling and reduce the risk of unethical or unlawful behavior that might result in legal complications for counselors. Participants
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involves and agrees that communication is kept in confidence by the counselor and private. The communication that is discussed cannot be used as evidence in court‚ by state and federal law. However‚ there are exceptions by state and federal law that requires clinical documentation as evidence when failure to report child or elder abuse. Pennsylvania’s State Board of Social Workers‚ Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors rules and regulations‚ the ACA Code of Ethics‚ and a psychotherapy
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You must provide at least one citation to support your response for each scenario. Though APA format is not required for your answers‚ citations and references should be presented in accordance with APA guidelines. 1. Barbara is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) working for a nonprofit social service agency. Many of the clients in the agency are female domestic violence victims. The director of the agency has asked Barbara to develop a counseling group to serve the needs of these individuals
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Mental Health Program Development and Service Delivery for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities A need exists in the Wilmington‚ North Carolina metropolitan area for licensed professional counselors willing to work with individuals of transition age (18-21) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. This paper deals with mental health program development and service delivery for this often-overlooked population. How client needs influence
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Potential for Professional Partnerships ...…………………………………………………6 An Organization’s Ethical Guidelines …………………………………………………….7 Pre-Counseling Package…………………………………………………………………. 8 Conclusion………………………………………………………………...……………. 10 References 10 Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………11 Rubric…………………………………………………………………………………….22 ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to formulate the margins of responsibility for a counselor in the area of identity and ethics. So the counselor is able to provide
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Professional Identity She’la S White Liberty University Abstract This paper will provide the reader with a reflection of my professional identity. This will focus on the role of a professional counselor and the differences between a professional counselor and other related professionals. It will also integrate how religious and spiritual beliefs can impact professional counseling. It will summarize my beliefs and values and what I plan to do so that I will not impose my beliefs on clients
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Goal Statement Degree program: Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis Counseling Personal/Professional Goals My professional goal is to obtain Walden’s Master’s degree in mental health counseling with a specialization in trauma and crisis and become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I would especially like to work with soldiers who have been affected by frequent deployments and their families to help them overcome their personal and social
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and Legal Challenges in Professional Practice Stefanie Pollack CCMH/515 January 2‚ 2013 Dr. Patricia Kerstner Ethical and Legal Challenges in Professional Practice The American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics is available to clarify the ethical responsibilities for professional counselors and future professional counselors. According to the ACA (2005)‚ “the code serves as an ethical guide designed to assist members in constructing a professional course of action that
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currently working towards a M.Ed. in Counselor Education at The University of Mississippi. My career vision is to become a school counselor‚ and obtain my LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). As a school counselor‚ I want to provide all children with the guidance and attention they need to be successful individuals. If I am granted the Regional Scholarship‚ I will be able to continue my education and complete my lifelong goal of becoming a school counselor. This scholarship will also help ease
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