Becoming an Ethical Helping Professional

An engaging text that covers ethical choices in a variety of counseling settings Becoming an Ethical Helping Professional takes mental health professionals on a wide-ranging tour of ethics, covering both the theoretical and practical aspects of providing sound, responsible care. Coverage goes beyond a laundry-list approach to rules of conduct, examining the philosophical roots of today's professional codes. Engaging case studies explore how ethical rules and principles apply in real-world settings and specialties. This edition also provides access to the Video Resource Center (VRC), which includes videos of experts discussing cultural dynamics, life experiences, and philosophical positions that inform ethics in counseling and psychotherapy. Additionally, Becoming an Ethical Helping Professional addresses: The helping relationship from beginning to end Confidentiality and trust Boundaries, roles, and limits Assessment: peering through the right lens Research, efficacy, and competence This reader-friendly guide includes the specifics of counseling in settings such as: Agencies Private practice Schools Rehabilitation counseling Couples and family counseling Addictions counseling Teaching, mentoring, and supervision Multicultural settings and situations A unique and comprehensive resource, Becoming an Ethical Helping Professional challenges students and professionals to consider the complexities of making ethical choices.