Ethics

Question 1

Code of Ethics

Answer 1

Aspirational, what we work towards

Question 2

Standards of practice

Answer 2

Minimum standards of professional behavior and ethical conduct expected of all professionals.

Question 3

Jurisprudence

Answer 3

Confidentiality, duty to report, case law

Question 4

Practice guidelines

Answer 4

Working with older adults, children, homeless, etc.

Question 5

Practice alerts

Answer 5

Guides you in critical/complex practice areas (eg. online counselling during covid)

Question 6

1) Respect for the dignity of persons

Answer 6

Treated as a person and not like an object, we respect them as human beings, we don’t judge them based on anything they are or what they’ve done, greatest responsibility goes to people in most vulnerable positions.

Question 7

2) Responsible caring

Answer 7

Do no harm, don’t do things that you feel you’re unable to do, minimize harm, maximize benefits

Question 8

3) Integrity in relationships

Answer 8

Straightforwardness, accuracy and honesty, know how your background will impact your relationship with client, don’t hide anything, I’m not trained in mindfulness, so I’ll refer you to someone who is.

Question 9

4) Responsibility to society

Answer 9

Unique to Canadian code, welfare of all human beings is important

Question 10

DOVE model

Answer 10

D: desire to help (too much? getting job for one of your clients)
O: a powerful opportunity (you’re in a position of power as a therapist and may abuse it without knowing…giving higher grade cause feel bad)
V: value, attending client’s grad ceremony, breaching relationship boundary?
E: education, we’re often educated in our minds but not as much in emotional regulation, know when you need help!