Becky Day, EdD Kaplan University, Human Services HN 450: Unit One Seminar Becky Day, EdD Kaplan University, Human Services Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning Let’s Get to Know You! As you log in, I want you to think of three things you would like the class to know about you. Type your answer in a word file while you are waiting and get ready to cut and paste in the chat window. I will call on you to introduce yourself one at a time. We will go by the order by which you logged in Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning About our Course: DBs Main posts Must answer all the questions asked in such away that is it very clear that you’ve answered all questions You will be asked to repost if you do not answer the questions Opinions are encouraged – but should stick to the questions Your main post should reflect your understanding based on the text and our seminar. Your main post should include a reference at the bottom showing where you learned your information Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

About our Course: Projects – U4, 7, and Final Projects will be graded on both form and content Please refrain from formatting your paper with pictures, watermarks, backgrounds or text boxes Projects should have three parts Cover page Introduction, Body and Conclusion (Properly cited Reference list 1” margins, 12pnt, double spaced, Times New Roman font Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning Late Work Late Projects Projects are due Tuesday 11:59 pm ET of their assigned Unit. There is a Late Penalty Policy for Projects if you do not let me know the reason for the lateness or if you don’t contact me ahead of time. You are responsible for understanding the late policy – make sure you read the syllabus thoroughly and let me know any questions you might have Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning Communication Communication with me is very important. I expect students to communicate with me if they are having problems, questions or concerns Do not assume that I know what is going on! If you contact me about being late, expect me to give you a new due date after which the late penalty will apply Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning Law and Ethics Law defines the minimum standards society will tolerate and is enforced by government Ethics represents the ideal standards set and is enforced by professional associations Regulation The legal and ethical practice of most mental health professionals is regulated in all 50 states. State licensing laws establish the scope of practice of professionals and how these laws will be enforced by licensing boards. Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (1) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Professional Monitoring of Practice The major duties of regulating boards are: to determine standards for admission into the profession. to screen applicants applying for certification or licensure. to regulate the practice of psychotherapy for the public good. to conduct disciplinary proceedings involving violations of standards of professional conduct as defined by law. Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (2) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Ethical Decision Making: Key Terms Values beliefs and attitudes that provide direction to everyday living Ethics beliefs we hold about what constitutes right conduct. Ethics are moral principles adopted by an individual or group to provide rules for right conduct. Morality our perspectives of right and proper conduct and involves an evaluation of actions on the basis of some broader cultural context or religious standard Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (3) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Ethical Decision Making: Key Terms Community standards (or mores) define what is considered reasonable behavior when a case involving malpractice is litigated. They vary on interdisciplinary, theoretical, and geographical bases. Reasonableness is the care that is ordinarily exercised by others practicing within that specialty in the professional community. Professionalism has some relationship to ethical behavior, yet it is possible to act unprofessionally and still not act unethically. Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (4) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Levels of Ethical Practice Mandatory Ethics level of ethical functioning wherein counselors comply with minimal standards, acknowledging the basic “musts” and “must nots” example: providing for informed consent in professional relationships Aspirational Ethics refer to the highest professional standards of conduct to which counselors can aspire example: providing services pro bono for those in the community who cannot afford needed services Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (5) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Principle Ethics and Virtue Ethics focuses on moral issues with the goal of solving a particular dilemma and establishing a framework to guide future ethical thinking and behavior. asks “Is this situation unethical?” Virtue Ethics focuses on character traits of the counselor and non-obligatory ideals asks “Am I doing what is best for my client?” Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (6) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Basic Moral Principles to Guide Decision Making Autonomy: to promote self-determination Beneficence: to do good for others and promote the well-being of clients Non-maleficence: to avoid doing harm Justice: to be fair by giving equally to others and to treat others justly Fidelity: to make realistic commitments and keep these promises Veracity: to be truthful and deal honestly with clients Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (7) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Selected Models of Ethical Decision Making The feminist model calls for maximum involvement of the client at every stage of the process based on the feminist principle that power should be equalized in the therapeutic relationship The transcultural integrative model addresses the need for including cultural factors in the process of resolving ethical dilemmas Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (8) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Selected Models of Ethical Decision Making The social constructionist model focuses primarily on the social aspects of decision making in counseling redefines the ethical decision-making process as an interactive rather than an individual or intrapsychic process and places the decision in the social context itself Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (9) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Steps in Making Ethical Decisions The authors’ approach to thinking through ethical dilemmas: 1. Identify the problem or dilemma 2. Identify the potential issues involved 3. Review the relevant ethics codes 4. Know the applicable laws and regulations 5. Obtain consultation 6. Consider possible and probable courses of action 7. Enumerate the consequences of various decisions 8. Choose what appears to be the best course of action Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (10) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Professional Organizations and Codes of Ethics 1. American Counseling Association (ACA): Code of Ethics, ©2005 2. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Code of Ethics, ©2005 3. Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC): Code of Professional Ethics for Rehabilitation Counselors, ©2010 4. Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC): Code of Ethics, ©2008 Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (11) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Professional Organizations and Codes of Ethics 5. Canadian Counselling Association (CCA): Code of Ethics, ©2007 6. American School Counselor Association (ASCA): Ethical Standards for School Counselors, ©2004 7. American Psychological Association (APA): Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, ©2002 8. American Psychiatric Association: The Principles of Medical Ethics With Annotations Especially Applicable to Psychiatry, ©2009 Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (12) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Professional Organizations and Codes of Ethics 9. American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA): Ethical Guidelines for Group Therapists, ©2002 10. American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA): Code of Ethics, ©2000 11. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT): Code of Ethics, ©2001 12. International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC): Ethical Code, ©2005 Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (13) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning

Professional Organizations and Codes of Ethics 13. Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW): Best Practice Guidelines, ©2008 14. National Association of Social Workers (NASW): Code of Ethics, ©2008 15. National Organization for Human Services: Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals, ©2000 16. Feminist Therapy Institute (FTI): Feminist Therapy Code of Ethics, ©2000 17. American Music Therapy Association (AMTA): Code of Ethics, ©2008 Issues and Ethics - Chapter 1 (14) Corey, 8e, ©2011, Brooks/ Cole – Cengage Learning