Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes 1063-You did what? Avoiding Common Ethical Violations in Counseling
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May 13, 2025 Dive into essential ethical principles for counselors, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and safeguarding client confidentiality. Explore common dilemmas, including the complexities of sexual relationships with clients and the significance of maintaining trust. Learn about the ethical decision-making framework and the need for informed consent, particularly when working with vulnerable populations. Plus, uncover the pitfalls of unethical billing practices and how to uphold integrity in counseling. It's a thought-provoking discussion on preserving ethics in mental health services!
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Four Pillars of Ethics
- Ethical mental health services rest on four pillars: non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, and autonomy.
- Veracity, fidelity, and accountability support these pillars by ensuring honesty, consistency, and responsibility.
ABCDE Ethical Decision Process
- Use the ABCDE ethical decision-making process: assess, balance benefits and consequences, decide, evaluate, and seek consultation.
- Choose options that prevent ethical violations and serve clients' best interests.
Dating a Client Example
- A counselor dated a client during active therapy, illustrating boundary violations.
- Unchecked feelings and lack of self-awareness can lead to ethical breaches in counseling relationships.