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Overview of Professional Ethics

Overview of Professional Ethics. Small Group Exercise.

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Overview of Professional Ethics

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  1. Overview of Professional Ethics

  2. Small Group Exercise • In small groups discuss the following: From the handout “Would it ever be ethical?”, answer the questions individually and then discuss those questions where opinions differ. Be able to justify your point of view. For those you answered no, can you think of exceptions?

  3. Defining Ethics (Cottone and Tarvydas) • Branch of philosophy dealing with human behavior. • Involves an analysis of what is socially and culturally acceptable. • Agreed upon “shoulds” and “should nots.” • Foundation rooted in morality but minimizes the religious context.

  4. Defining Morality • Human conduct as it relates to judgements about human behavior conforms to accepted rules of righteousness and virtue. • Implies the application of religious standards. • Ethics and morality don’t always match (divorce). • Ethics and the Law don’t always match (confidentiality).

  5. Virtue Ethics • Being an ethical person vs doing ethical things. • Demands developing an ethical attitude. • Mandatory vs Aspirational Ethics. • Professional Organizations help in terms of Professional and Aspirational ethics.

  6. Six Major Moral Principles (Kitchener) • Beneficence • Nonmaleficence • Autonomy • Justice • Fidelity • Veracity

  7. Ethics Encompasses Four Dimensions (Welfel) • Having sufficient knowledge, skill, and judgment to use effective interventions. • Respecting the human dignity and freedom of the client. • Using the power inherent in the counselor’s role responsibly. • Acting in ways that promote public confidence in the profession of counseling.

  8. Corey Decision Making Model • Identify the problem or dilemma • Identify the potential issues involved • Review the relevant ethics codes • Know the applicable laws and regulations • Obtain consultation • Consider possible and probable courses of action

  9. Ethical Decision Making Modes Continued (Corey) • Enumerate the consequences of various decisions. • Decide on what appears to be the best course of action. • Follow-up on course of action, including documentation.

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