Personal Moral Qualities Flashcards
According to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice, what does the personal moral quality ‘Sincerity’ mean?
A personal commitment to consistency between what is professed and what is done.
According to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice, what does the personal moral quality ‘Empathy’ mean?
The ability to communicate understanding of another person’s experience from that person’s perspective.
According to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice, what does the personal moral quality ‘Integrity’ mean?
Commitment to being moral in dealings with others, personal straightforwardness, honesty and coherence.
According to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice, what does the personal moral quality ‘Resilience’ mean?
The capacity to work with the client’s concerns without being personally diminished.
According to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice, what does the personal moral quality ‘Respect’ mean?
Showing appropriate esteem to others and their understanding of themselves.
According to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice, what does the personal moral quality ‘Humility’ mean?
The ability to assess accurately and acknowledge one’s own strengths and weaknesses.
According to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice, what does the personal moral quality ‘Competence’ mean?
The effective deployment of the skills and knowledge needed to do what is required.
According to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice, what does the personal moral quality ‘Fairness’ mean?
The consistent application of appropriate criteria to inform decisions and actions.
According to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice, what does the personal moral quality ‘Wisdom’ mean?
Possession of sound judgement that informs practice.
According to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice, what does the personal moral quality ‘Courage’ mean?
The capacity to act in spite of known fears, risks and uncertainty.
