Full Description
For undergraduate and graduate courses in Counseling Ethics, Legal Issues in Counseling; a supplement for Introduction to Counseling, Practicum, or Internship courses. From two leading scholars in the field of counseling, and written specifically for the future practicing counselor, this comprehensive volume offers an in-depth examination of the counseling profession. The authors 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.
Contents
Brief ContentsSection IIntroductionChapter 2 Professional Identity of CounselorsChapter 3 Professional Practice in a Multicultural SocietySection II: IssuesChapter 4 Client Rights and Counselor ResponsibilitiesChapter 5 Confidentiality and Privileged CommunicationChapter 6 Records, Subpoenas, and TechnologyChapter 7 Competence and MalpracticeChapter 8 Boundary IssuesChapter 9 Counseling Children and Vulnerable AdultsChapter 10 Counseling Families and GroupsChapter 11 Evaluation, Testing, and DiagnosisChapter 12 Professional Relationships, Private Practice, and Health Care PlansChapter 13 Issues in Counselor EducationChapter 14 Supervision and ConsultationChapter 15 Research and PublicationsChapter 16 Resolving Legal and Ethical IssuesAppendix A American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of PracticeAppendix B Contact InformationAppendix C Counseling Disclosure and Agreement FormsAppendix D Client Request Form to Transfer RecordsAppendix E Clinical Supervision Model AgreementAppendix F Guidelines for Counseling Case NotesAppendix G Examples of Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting StatutesAppendix H Clinical Supervision Model AgreementReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index
