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Ethics

This section contains resources on ethical issues and guidelines in clinical counseling. Ethical practice is an essential part of counseling, and ethical dilemmas occur frequently. These resources may offer helpful guidance for navigating such issues.

The resources on the right are arranged by type: general collection books, eBooks, journal articles, videos, and websites.

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Counseling Ethics

Counseling ethics for the 21st century: A case-based guide to virtuous practice by Cohen, E. D., & Cohen, G. S.
Call Number: BF 636.67 C64 2019
ISBN: 9781506345475
SAGE Publications
Ethics in psychotherapy and counseling: A practical guide by Pope, K. S., et al.
Call Number: BF 636 .67 P67 2021
ISBN: 9781119804291
John Wiley & Sons

Crisis intervention ethics casebook by Myer, R. A., Whisenhunt, J. L., & James, R. K.
ISBN: 9781119814399
Publication Date: 2023
ProQuest Ebook Central
The ethical lives of clients: Transcending self-interest in psychotherapy by Doherty, W. J.
ISBN: 9781433836565
Publication Date: 2022
APA PsycBooks
Ethics for the practice of psychology in Canada, third edition by Truscott, D. & Crook, K. H.
ISBN: 9781772125429
Publication Date: 2021
Ebooks in EBSCOhost
Positive ethics for mental health professionals: A proactive approach by Anderson, S. K., & Handelsman, M. M.
ISBN: 9781119628712
Publication Date: 2021
ProQuest Ebook Central
Practical ethics for psychologists: A positive approach by Knapp, S. J., & Fingerhut, R.
ISBN: 9781433842498
Publication Date: 2024
APA PsycBooks
Sexual boundary violations in psychotherapy: Facing therapist indiscretions, transgressions, and misconduct by Steinberg, A., Alpert, J. L., & Courtois, C. A.
ISBN: 9781433834608
Publication Date: 2021
APA PsycBooks

Breaking hearts: Ethically handling transference and countertransference in therapy by Jenks, D. B., & Oka, M.
American Journal of Family Therapy, (2021), 49(5), 443-460.
Ethical considerations for addressing distorted beliefs in psychotherapy by Conlin, W. E., & Boness, C. L.
Psychotherapy, (2019, December), 56(4), 449-458.
Ethical considerations for providing in-home mental health services for homebound individuals by Boland, K. M.
Ethics & Behavior, (2019), 29(4), 287-304.
Ethical considerations for the study of potentially harmful or ineffective treatments by Whitney, B. M.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, (2021, February), 52(1), 12-20.
Ethical issues in online psychotherapy: A narrative review by Stoll, J., Müller, J. A., & Trachsel, M.
Frontiers in Psychiatry, (2020, February 10), Vol. 10.
Informed consent for psychotherapy: Ethical illusion or clinical reality? A survey about psychotherapists' attitudes and practices in Germany by Gerke, L., Meyrose, A.-K., & Nestoriuc, Y.
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, (2023, January), 30(1), 166-178.
Prejudiced patients: Ethical considerations for addressing patients' prejudicial comments in psychotherapy by Mbroh, H., et al.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, (2020, June), 51(3), 284-290.
Toward a psychotherapy science for all: Conducting ethical and socially just research by Paquin, J. D., Tao, K. W., & Budge, S. L.
Psychotherapy, (2019, December), 56(4), 491-502.
Trends in ethical complaints leading to professional counseling licensing boards disciplinary actions by Wilkinson, T., Smith, D., & Wimberly, R.
Journal of Counseling & Development, (2019, January), 97(1), 98-104.
Your robot therapist will see you now: Ethical implications of embodied artificial intelligence in psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy by Fiske, A., Henningsen, P., & Buyx, A.
Journal of Medical Internet Research, (2019, May), 21(5).

Ethics: Top 10 mistakes made by mental health professionals
Alexander Street Video - 2:51:00
This recording will teach you how to manage 10 of the most challenging ethical situations a mental health professional can face.
A guide to the ethics of electronic communication for mental health professionals
Alexander Street Video: 2:50:00
Electronic communication, such as social media, email, text, and distance therapy are here to stay and the unique ethical complexities are growing by the day! In this recording, Dr. Casey helps you navigate this legal and ethical minefield.
Telehealth 101 for mental health professionals: Best practices for the basics and beyond
Films on Demand: 2:50:22
This video seminar with professor of counseling Dr. Jeff Ashby reviews the legal and ethical landscape for telehealth, discussing the Good Faith assumption, HIPAA, ethical codes, and practice across state lines. Dr. Ashby considers how to pick a telehealth platform, the benefits and risks of telehealth, documentation, and emergency planning. He also presents tips for obtaining informed consent, dealing with technical issues, and managing client expectations.
Telehealth with children & adolescents: Clinical strategies for maximizing engagement and therapeutic progress while managing legal and ethical risk
Alexander Street Video: 2:48:00
Packed with 50+ strategies, this 3-hour recording is sure to leave you inspired and fully prepared for your next tele-session. You’ll learn: Logistics, managing legal/ethical risk, and getting paid Must-have tips for your first session and beyond! All things insurance and billing How to maximizing each session, including with groups And more!

ACA code of ethics
(American Counseling Association) The 2014 update to the ACA Code of Ethics includes new or expanded guidelines on the use social media with clients; distance counseling; confidentiality; extending boundaries; multiculturalism and diversity; the use of technology; record keeping; diagnosis; end-of life care; the selection of interventions; and preventing the imposition of counselor personal values.
ASCA ethical standards for school counselors
(American School Counselor Association) The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a professional organization supporting school counselors, school counseling students/interns, school counseling program directors/supervisors and school counselor educators. These standards are the ethical responsibility of all school counseling professionals.
Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct
(American Psychological Association) APA code of ethics. Effective date June 1, 2003 with amendments effective June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017.
Ethics policies and procedures
(National Board for Certified Counselors) NBCC requires all applicants and certificants to adhere to minimum conduct standards.
Understanding ethical issues in counseling
(Marquette University) Counseling professionals have ethical guidelines they must follow. While this is true of many fields, ethics in counseling is essential to understand, whether you are already a practitioner or you are on the path to becoming one... Below, we dive into a few of the key issues covered in the ACA’s guidelines that are important to know when pursuing the counseling profession

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