Comparing Codes of Ethics Designed to guide and protect counselors in practice, both the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) Code of Ethics, as well as others available in the field of counseling, were developed it is essential that counselors utilize them as the proverbial bible for counselors. It is also important to keep the code of ethics guides accessibly handy for quick reference. Although there are a few guides
The Counseling Trinity: Ethics, Diversity, and Confidentiality Confidentiality and privileged communication are two topics of ongoing concern for counseling professionals, particularly in group counseling where confidentiality plays a vital role. The American Counseling Association 2014 Code of Ethics section B.4.a. urges group counselors to clearly explain the importance and parameters of confidentiality for their specific group (ACA, 2014). The relationship of confidentiality in group therapy
Precious is a movie based on a novel called Push by the author Sapphire. The movie came out in 2009 and was directed by Lee Daniels. The movie Precious is taken place in 1987 in the ghetto of Harlem, New York City. The character Claireece Precious Jones, normally called Precious, is a 16 year old overweight female who lives with her mother. The home environment for Precious is dysfunctional, her mother is unemployed and abuses her physically, mentally, and sexually. Precious has been raped by
The History of Counseling It is always interesting to discover the origin and evolution of any practice. The history of counseling is specifically alluring to someone with a passion for understanding the human condition. The resources provided: Chapter two of the class text book, The World of the Counselor; The Counseling Profession’s Past, Present, and Future power point; and the YouTube video, Historical Overview of Professional Counseling, provided a thorough overview of where we have been
Professional counseling according to ACA considers wellness, mental health, education, and career goals for diverse groups, families, couples, and individuals. Counselors treat client’s needs ranging across the lifespan. Prevention, growth and change were the focus the American Counseling Association’s Governing Council to take position to promote greater health and wellness for all. There are two models used as a base in counseling. The theoretical Wheel of Wellness model emerged from previous studies
This assignment examines the scenario of the 70-year old Allen who has lost his wife due to a tragic accident. When he is by himself, he tends to cry frequently and is unable to sleep. His children are all grown up and live in different states, but they are concerned that he is not himself and does not like the fact that he is all by himself. His children want him to move closer but Allen does not have the energy to relocate. This paper will focus on an assessment tool and the main problem in this