Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling: Pearson New International Edition

A main resource for undergraduate and graduate courses in Counseling Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling; or as a supplement for Introduction to Counseling, Practicum, or Internship courses. From two leading scholars in the field of counseling, written specifically for the future practicing counselor, this comprehensive volume offers an in-depth examination of the counseling profession. Thoroughly revised in this new edition, the authors continue to approach each professional issue in counseling from both an ethical and a legal point of view, offering readers a complete, integrated exploration of all facets. Difficult issues are addressed in a straightforward manner, and practical, realistic advice is proffered through vignettes that showcase typical situations and dilemmas faced by practicing counselors. The robust selection of chapters will prepare students of counseling and other pre-mental health professionals with the greatest range and depth of ethical and legal issues facing the counseling profession today. In this revision, the authors have maintained the unique and superior qualities they wrote to set this text apart from others in the field, however, made the necessary updates and changes appropriate for the current time in counseling practice. Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling, 4/e, will be a mainstay text and guided resource for counselors preparing for their own practice, a trusted volume that they will likely keep on their professional bookshelf to reference and revisit for years to come. Cover......Page 1 Table of Contents......Page 4 1. Introduction......Page 6 2. Professional Identity of Counselors......Page 30 3. Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities......Page 62 4. Confidentiality and Privileged Communication......Page 90 5. Competence and Malpractice......Page 116 6. Boundary Issues......Page 148 7. Counseling Children and Vulnerable Adults......Page 178 8. Counseling Families and Groups......Page 206 9. Evaluation, Testing, and Diagnosis......Page 230 10. Professional Relationships, Private Practice, and Health Care Plans......Page 250 11. Supervision and Consultation......Page 280 12. Professional Writing, Conducting Research, and Publishing......Page 302 13. Resolving Legal and Ethical Issues......Page 322 ACA Code of Ethics......Page 336 Contact Information......Page 370 Counseling Disclosure and Agreement Forms......Page 374 Client Request Form to Transfer Records......Page 384 Client Permission Form to Record Counseling Session for Supervision Purposes......Page 386 Guidelines for Counseling Case Notes......Page 388 Clinical Supervision Model Agreement......Page 390 References......Page 392 A......Page 432 B......Page 433 C......Page 434 E......Page 436 H......Page 437 L......Page 438 O......Page 439 P......Page 440 S......Page 441 T......Page 442 W......Page 443 Y......Page 444