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Forget the Eagles- Are You As Smart as a Buzzard?

Forget the Eagles- Are You As Smart as a Buzzard?. How to Avoid Becoming Ethical Roadkill. First Things First:. In Texas, there are vultures-Turkey Vultures and Black Vultures-but Buzzard has a nice “ring” to it-so we’ll call them buzzards

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Forget the Eagles- Are You As Smart as a Buzzard?

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  1. Forget the Eagles-Are You As Smart as a Buzzard? How to Avoid Becoming Ethical Roadkill

  2. First Things First: • In Texas, there are vultures-Turkey Vultures and Black Vultures-but Buzzard has a nice “ring” to it-so we’ll call them buzzards • In reality, our noble Bald Eagle is a member of the buteo or buzzard family-so we are in good company

  3. What Are Ethics? • Broad guidelines for responsible practice

  4. Why Ethics?? • Ethics protect the welfare of society • Ethics protect the integrity of the profession

  5. Buzzards Know… Buzzards can teach us a lot about the foundational principles of ethical behavior

  6. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards do not kill anything. • Non-maleficence-do no harm • ACA Code A.4.a • ASCA Preamble, A.1

  7. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards do a good thing-cleaning up our world. • Beneficence- Do good. • ACA Code-A.1a-1e • ASCA Code-A.1

  8. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards respect each other’s independence and that of others. • Autonomy: Respect independence. • ACA Code-C.5 • ASCA Code-A.1-a-e

  9. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards take turns and share what they have found. • Justice: Be Fair • ACA Code-C.5 • ASCA Code-Preamble, E.2

  10. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards can always be relied upon to do their job, no matter how big it is. • Fidelity: Be trustworthy. • ACA Code-B,C • ASCA Code-A-E

  11. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards are not afraid to take on a messy, smelly job. (Because they know they are qualified to do it.) • Recognize limitations in training and technique and seek continuing education to further our skills. • ACA Code Section C-C-1,C-2,C-4, E-2, F-2 • ASCA Code-A.6e,A.9a,E.1a,d,e,f,g E.2a,b,c

  12. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards rely on others who have needed skills. • Make referrals when necessary. • ACA Code-A.9b, A.11 • ASCA Code-A.5

  13. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards work in teams based on the size of the job. • Consult with other counselors on a regular basis. • ACA Code-C.2.e, D.2,B.8 • ASCA Code-C.2b,c,d,e,C.3b,D.2a,F.2b

  14. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards do one thing and do it well. • Avoid dual relationships. • ACA Code A.5,A.6,A.7 • ASCA Code A.4

  15. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards are always trying to improve-to get to the “top”. • Strive towards “aspirational” ethics-the best of the best • ACA Code: Sections A-H- Introductions • ASCA Code-Preamble,A-G

  16. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards aren’t afraid to change. • When new ethical guidelines are published, make it a point to review them and become familiar with the differences. • ACA Code-Section H • ASCA code-Section E

  17. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards are aware that danger always threatens. • Know common areas of ethical violations. • Know your weaknesses

  18. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards work only in daylight so they can see and be seen (and stay safe!) • NEVER practice without adequate liability insurance that is yours alone-do not rely solely on your employer • ASCA membership confers insurance! • AIM insurance

  19. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards provide warnings if there is danger. • In Texas, when a person is a danger to self or others, may notify police, law enforcement personnel, medical facility, MHMR • ACA Code B.2.a, B.2.b A.9.c • ASCA Code A.7

  20. Ethical Dilemma • You are working with a student who you suspect may be anorexic. She seems to be spiraling downward, due to circumstances including a recent break-up and some ugly postings on Facebook regarding her weight. Her friends say these are causing her anxiety, and in your professional judgment, she is dangerously underweight and in trouble. You would like to reach out to her parents, but you feel that this situation does not reach the threshold of clear and imminent danger. You have always held to the belief that unless a suicide is about to happen, you would not breach confidentiality. What should you do???

  21. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards are very safety conscious. • Review your own ethical guidelines on a regular basis-be aware of dangerous situations. • All Sections-ACA Code • All Sections-ASCA Code

  22. Ethical Dilemma • You have counseled Cedric for 2 years. He pops in for counseling whenever anything is on his mind, and this can include after hours if he sees that you are still working. You never turn him away, regardless of the time or place. Additionally, you seek him out if he hasn’t visited in awhile. You consider these exchanges with Cedric important, as his family is chaotic. He has never known his dad, his mother is an intermittent presence, and his grandmother, with whom he lives, is frail and physically limited. Cedric is a talented wrestler, but no one in his family has ever seen him in a match. You decide to go to hi next match, which is 140 miles away on a Saturday night.

  23. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards do not attack their own kind. • Support other counselors-provide guidance when necessary-report ethical violations. • ACA Code Sections D, H • ASCA Code-Sections F, G

  24. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards take time to take care of themselves. • Continuing education and maintaining your mental health is YOUR responsibility. • ACA Code-C.2.f,C.2.g • ASCA Code-Section E

  25. Are You as Smart as a Buzzard? • Buzzards always have someone waiting in the wings when they retire. • Have a specific, written plan for the transfer of your clients in case of emergency, death or retirement. • ACA Code C.2.h • ASCA Code C.2.f

  26. Guide to Ethical Decision Making • Identify the Problem • Apply the Code of Ethics • Determine the Dimensions of the Problem • Brainstorm Options/Consult • Consider Choices/Consequences • Evaluate Selected Course • Implement Chosen Course • Reflect • Forester-Miller& Davis, 1996

  27. Steps to Reduce Risk • Listen to anyone who suggests dissatisfaction • HEAR direct or implied complaints • Review all file contents and history and be sure it makes sense or can be explained • Study the complaint process and procedures-do not answer a letter without consulting your administration an the school district attorney

  28. Steps to Reduce Risk, cont. • Offer a conference or casual mediation if appropriate • Make adequate time available for the client to fully express the problem. • Admit nothing! Do not react without thinking it over • Call attorney • Anonymously (before you are in trouble) • Call licensing board • Call professional association • Call malpractice carrier hot-line

  29. MORE Risk Reduction • Keep records current at all times • If a team approach is used, document team interactions • Use consultation with difficult clients, and document it in your notes • Keep client records as long as required by law (may vary by district) • Support procedures with history

  30. MORE Risk Reduction • Document your recommendations and the client’s response to them (compliance, noncompliance) • Before discussing a client’s treatment, be sure you have a signed release • Document the presence or absence of suicidal/homicidal ideation or intent-indicate the action taken based on legal statute • Keep sole-possession notes simple and objective

  31. Ethical Dilemma • If I am keeping personal notes on my student caseload and then decide to leave my position, are the notes the property of the school or are they mine to take and/or dispose of? • SOLE POSSESSION NOTES • A memory aid • No accessible or shared in any form • Private, created solely by the person possessing them • Observations and professional opinions only

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