Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (September 18, 2020) © 2021

  • Theodore P. Remley University of Holy Cross , University of New Orleans
  • Barbara P. Herlihy University of New Orleans
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Written by 2 counseling professors, 1 an attorney and the other an expert in ethics, Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling walks you through the ethical, legal and professional challenges you'll encounter in your career. It includes numerous case studies to highlight ethical and legal situations faced by counselors as well as practical advice on how to resolve these situations.

The 6th Edition focuses squarely on the counseling profession, as opposed to psychiatry or other helping professions. 

Table of contents

Section 1: Foundations
1. Introduction
2. Professional Identity of Counselors
3. Multiculturalism, Values, Social Justice, and Advocacy
Section 2: Issues
4. Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities
5. Confidentiality and Privileged Communication
6. Records and Subpoenas
7. Competence, Assessment, and Diagnosis
8. Malpractice and Resolving Legal and Ethical Challenges
9. Boundary Issues
10. Technology in Counseling
11. Counseling Children and Vulnerable Adults
12. Counseling Families and Groups
13. Professional Relationships, Private Practice, and Health Care Plans
14. Issues in Counselor Education
15. Supervision and Consultation
16. Professional Writing, Conducting Research, and Publishing

Appendix A: ACA Code of Ethics
Appendix B: Counseling Disclosure and Agreement Forms
Appendix C: Client Request Form to Transfer Records
Appendix D: Client Permission Form to Record Counseling Session for Supervision Purposes
Appendix E: Guidelines for Counseling Case Notes
Appendix F: Clinical Supervision Model Agreement

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