Ethics

Question 1

Autonomy

Answer 1

Promotion of individual’s independence and self determination. Counselors respect the freedom of clients to choose their own directions within their social and cultural framework, make their own choices and control their own lives.

Question 2

Nonmaleficence

Answer 2

Do no harm, including avoiding actions which put clients at risk of being harmed.

Question 3

Beneficence

Answer 3

This term means working for the good of the individual and society, along with actively promoting the mental health and wellness of clients within their cultural context.

Question 4

Justice

Answer 4

This term involves treating all individuals equitably and fostering fairness and equality. It also involves consideration of such factors as quality of services allocation of time and resources, establishment of fees and access to counseling services.

Question 5

Fidelity

Answer 5

This term means that counselors make honest promises and honor their commitments to clients, students and supervisees. This principle involves creating a trusting and therapeutic climate in which people can search for their own solution and taken care to avoid deception or exploitation of clients.

Question 6

Veracity

Answer 6

This term means that counselors are truthful in their professional actions and conduct with clients, supervisees and colleagues. Counselors are aware that trust is the cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship and other professional relationships.

Question 7

Counseling Core Values? How many and what are they?

Answer 7

1) Enhancing human development throughout the life span
2) Honoring diversity and embracing a multicultural approach in support of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of people with their social and cultural contexts;
3) Promoting social justice;
4) Safeguarding the integrity of the counselors-client relationship; and
5) Practicing in a competent and ethical manner