LibGuides: COUN-6101 v1: Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling: Lesson 6 Resources

Lesson 6 - Week 6

ACA Code of Ethics
American Counseling Association. (2014). ACA code of ethics.
Read Section A and C
The American Counseling Association is the premiere counseling association, whose agreed upon code of ethics are what governs the profession of counseling. It is essential that students know and understand their ethical responsibilities detailed in this document.

Professional Issues and Ethics in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Multiple Relationships
Pomerantz, A. (Academic). (2018). Professional issues and ethics in counseling & psychotherapy: Multiple relationships [Video]. SAGE Knowledge.
This video looks at the specific ethical issue of multiple and dual relationships and how to approach this issue in counseling practice.
Crossing Boundaries: Poor Practice & Good Practice
Crossing boundaries: poor practice & good practice [Video]. (2015).SAGE Knowledge.
This video discusses the issues of boundaries in counseling. The speakers give information on the importance of maintaining boundaries as an ethical practice.
Professional Issues and Ethics in Counseling & Psychotherapy: Gift Giving
Pomerantz, A. (Academic). (2018). Professional issues and ethics in counseling & psychotherapy: gift giving [Video]. SAGE Knowledge.
This video looks at the specific ethical issue of gift-giving and how to approach this issue in counseling practice.
Professional Issues and Ethics in Counseling & Psychotherapy: Therapist's Self-Disclosure
Pomerantz, A. (Academic). (2018). Professional issues and ethics in counseling & psychotherapy: Therapist's self-disclosure [Video]. SAGE Knowledge.
This video looks at the specific ethical issue of self-disclosure and how to approach this issue in counseling practice.