Ch 1 Flashcards
Introduction
area of professional orientation
developing a professional identity as a counselor
learning about ethics
learning about the law as it applies to counseling
similarities between morals, values, ethics
involve judgement between what is bad and good
pertain to the study of human conduct and relationships
moral
customs or norms
determined with broad cultural context or religious standard
based on your own values
values
serve as a guide to determining good or right behavior
applied broadly to both the personal and professional functioning of counselors
influenced by upbringing, culture, religion, etc.
bracket
set aside personal values within counseling relationship
professional values
enhancing human development
honoring diversity
practicing competently and ethically
ethics
a discipline within philosophy that is concerned with human conduct and moral decision making
conduct judged as good or right for counselors as a professional group
created by members of the counseling profession and interpreted/enforced by ethics committees and licensure boards
law
agreed-upon rules of a society that set forth the basic principles for living together as a group
can be general or specific
created by elected officials, enforced by police, and interpreted by judges
best practice
professionalism in counseling
the very best a counselor could be expected to do
model for professional practice
1.intentionality: fundamental element/base
2. principles and virtues
3. knowledge of ethical, legal, and professional standards
4. self-awareness
5. the courage of your convictions
basic moral principles
respect for autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, fidelity, and veracity
slippery slope phenomenon
describes what happens when one begins to compromise ones principles
external forces of model of professional practice
consulting with colleagues, seeking supervision, and increasing your knowledge and skills
ethical absolutism
believe that there are some absolute moral standards that are universally applicable
a priori (before a situation arises)
must prevail in all circumstances and not dependent on persons belief
ethical relativists
do not believe that any absolute moral standards exist that can be universally applied
personal beliefs considered
opposing philosophical views
ethic absolutisms vs ethic relativism
utilitarianism vs deontology
egoism vs altruism
utilitarianism
people should choose that act that will do the greatest food the greatest number of people
evaluated by its consequences
deontology
an action is justified by its being inherently right, not by it consequences
egoism
used to describe actions taken out of self-interest
altruism
describes actions taken to benefit others
virtue ethics
aristotle
explores the question of what character traits from the basis for right action
focuses on individuals
relational ethics (ethic of care)
based on the recognition that human beings exist in relationship and connection with one another
believes that ethics exist in a world if relationships in which the awareness of connection among people gives rise to a recognition that we are responsible for each other
principle ethics
have their foundation in moral principles
prima facie obligations (always considered in ethical decision making)
virtue ethics
basic assumption is that professional ethics involve more than moral actions; also involve traits of character or virtue
focuses on actor rather than action
virtue ethics examples
integrity
discernment
acceptance of emotion
self-awareness
interdependence with the community
purposes of the code of ethics
educate members of the profession and consumers
ensures accountability
protect the profession from government
promote stability within the profession
serve as a catalyst to improving practice
mandatory ethics
minimal standards of ethics practiced by counselors
aspirational ethics (positive ethics)
the highest standards of conduct to which counselors can aspire
ethical decision making model
identify and define the problem
involve your client in the decision making process
review relevant codes of ethics and the professional literature
consider the principles and virtues
tune in to your feelings
consult with colleagues or experts
consider the context
identify desired outcomes and consider possible actions to achieve the outcomes
choose and act on your choice
tests to do when resolving an ethical dilemma
test of justice (would you treat others the same in this situation)
test of universality: (willing to recommend action to others)
test of publicity: (are you okay with your actions being public)
reversibility test (if shoes were switched)
mentor test
moral traces
lingering feelings of doubt, discomfort, or uncertainty that counselors may experience after they have resolved an ethical dilemma
tort law
relates to the principle that individuals will be held responsible for any harm they cause to other members of society
simple test to determine whether there is a legal issue involved in your situation
legal proceedings of some type have been initiated
lawyers are on the scene in some capacity
you are vulnerable to having a complaint filed against you for misconduct
