Chapter 2 Flashcards
when discussing values, counsellors should…
->recognize they are not value-neutral
->avoid value imposition
->assist clients in creating goals and finding answers that are most congruent in their own values
->find ways to manage value conflicts between you and your clients
Describe the relationship between values and ethics
-> recognize that personal values can influence clients (and conflicts can occur)
—>abortion?
—>sex before marriage?
—>drug use?
—>vaccine and mask mandate?
->client could be a homophobe, racist, violent to partner etc
*What are Principle Based Ethics?
->emphasize rational, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of decision making
->steps in selecting a decision plan
EX Assignment
*What are Virtue Ethics?
->more abstract
->unrealistic to have rules or guidelines to determine correct ethical decision making for every situation/case
->involves more then moral actions based on principles
->strong sense of self and morality
->recognizes the importance of emotions in decisions
->subjective qualities, characteristics, habits and traits that lead a counsellor to a particular choice
What is professional ethics?
Ethics codes are a fundamental part of ethics counselling:
->they are guidelines that outline professional standards of behavior and practice
->codes DO NOT make the decision for the counsellor
->counsellors must interpret and apply ethical codes to their decision making
What are the CPA 4 principles?
- RESPECT FOR DIGNITY
- RESPONSIBLE CARING
- INTEGRITY IN RELATIONSHIPS
- RESPONSIBILITY TO SOCIETY
Describe the principle Respect for Dignity
->trumps others
->emphasizes inherent worth, non-discrimination, moral rights, distributive, social and natural justice
->every person is worthy of equal moral consideration
->acknowledge and respect differences, establish safeguards to protect the moral right of clients
Describe the principle Responsible Caring
->trumps 3 and 4
->includes competence, maximizing benefit, minimizing harms
->focus on specific areas of practice or competence, seek supervision when extending areas of competence
->provide efficient and effective services
Describe the principle Integrity in Relationships
->trumps 4
->openness, transparency in relationships
->relationship with clients are clear and unambiguous
->discuss nature of relationship, clarify limits to confidentiality, fees of service, avoid dual relationships that may impair professional judgement
Describe the principle Responsibility to Society
->hold least weight
->guided by the other 3 principles
->working for the benefit of society in ways that don’t violate or compromise other principles
->structures and policies are used for just and beneficial purposes
What are the basic steps of ethical decision making?
- Identify individuals and groups potentially affected by the decision
- Identify ethically relevant issues and practices (within principles)
- Consider how one’s/my biases, experiences, interests, pressures may influence the decision (put yourself in scenario)
- Develop alternative courses of action (find multiple)
5.Consider possible risks and benefits to each possible course of action (short and long term) - Decide on course of actions (this is what I would do…)
- Take action (I would do this and I recognize…could lose license, client may not come back etc)
- Evaluate results of action
- Re-engage in decision-making process if ethical issue not resolved
- Appropriate action to prevent future occurrences of the dilemma (i.e. change in procedure/practices
What are some common threads in competency?
->confidentiality
->diversity
->scope of practice
->dual relationships
->defining the client
->personal concerns
->therapeutic presence
Describe informed consent
->clients need enough info about the counselling process to make informed choices
->educate clients about their rights and responsibilities
->AN ONGOING PROCESS
->should include info like:
—>therapeutic procedures and goals
—>risks/benefits
—>alternatives to treatment
—>the right to withdraw from treatment
—>cost of fees
—>supervision
—>limits of confidentiality
Describe confidentiality
->is essential but not absolute
->DUTY TO REPORT
—>if reporting you tell the client you are going to report (unless it puts you at risk)
->*Exceptions:
—>client poses a danger to self or others
—>suspected child abuse/neglect
—>client needs to be hospitalized
—>info is made an issue in court action
—>client requests a release record
What are dual or multiple relationships?
->not inherently unethical
->must be managed ethically to protect clients well being
->examples of nonsexual dual relationships include socializing or starting a business venture with a client, bartering services for goods, or borrowing money
->sexual relationships with current or former clients are exploitive and can result in serious harm
->a few helpful questions:
—>will the dual relationship keep the counsellor from confronting and challenging the client?
—>will the counsellor’s needs for the relationship become more important than the therapeutic activities?
—>can the client manage the dual relationship?
—>whose needs are being met?
