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What do the CCPA Standards of Practice primarily focus on?
What do the CCPA Standards of Practice primarily focus on?
- Legal regulations surrounding therapy practices
- Professional conduct of counsellors/therapists (correct)
- Professional development of counsellors/therapists
- Personal beliefs of counsellors/therapists
Which overarching lens has emerged in response to technological advancements in counselling?
Which overarching lens has emerged in response to technological advancements in counselling?
- Community engagement
- Social equity
- Professional competence
- Use of electronic and other technology (correct)
What is a core value respected in the CCPA Standards of Practice when working with clients?
What is a core value respected in the CCPA Standards of Practice when working with clients?
- Low self-esteem
- Humility and not-knowing (correct)
- Absolute authority
- Expertise in all matters
What does adherence to the CCPA Code of Ethics ensure?
What does adherence to the CCPA Code of Ethics ensure?
In what way do the CCPA Standards of Practice address calls for social justice?
In what way do the CCPA Standards of Practice address calls for social justice?
What aspect of a counsellor/therapist's behavior is considered when applying the Standards of Practice?
What aspect of a counsellor/therapist's behavior is considered when applying the Standards of Practice?
What role do multiple lenses play in understanding the CCPA Standards of Practice?
What role do multiple lenses play in understanding the CCPA Standards of Practice?
Which guidelines should counsellors/therapists follow alongside the CCPA Standards of Practice?
Which guidelines should counsellors/therapists follow alongside the CCPA Standards of Practice?
What is the primary focus of the standard of practice for counsellors and therapists regarding respect for rights?
What is the primary focus of the standard of practice for counsellors and therapists regarding respect for rights?
Which of the following is NOT included as a circumstance that counsellors/therapists must consider?
Which of the following is NOT included as a circumstance that counsellors/therapists must consider?
How should counsellors/therapists respond to harmful practices, policies, or regulations?
How should counsellors/therapists respond to harmful practices, policies, or regulations?
What is a primary reason counsellors/therapists should seek supervision and consultation?
What is a primary reason counsellors/therapists should seek supervision and consultation?
In what scenario is supervision particularly warranted for counsellors/therapists?
In what scenario is supervision particularly warranted for counsellors/therapists?
What is the relationship between the practices of counsellors/therapists and human rights?
What is the relationship between the practices of counsellors/therapists and human rights?
How should counsellors/therapists arrange for supervision if local options are unavailable?
How should counsellors/therapists arrange for supervision if local options are unavailable?
What action should not be taken by counsellors/therapists regarding professional information?
What action should not be taken by counsellors/therapists regarding professional information?
Who should conduct the supervision of counsellors/therapists?
Who should conduct the supervision of counsellors/therapists?
What is a key principle that counsellors/therapists should uphold according to the standards of practice?
What is a key principle that counsellors/therapists should uphold according to the standards of practice?
What type of supervision should school counsellors/therapists prioritize?
What type of supervision should school counsellors/therapists prioritize?
What historical factors must counsellors/therapists consider when working with clients?
What historical factors must counsellors/therapists consider when working with clients?
What obligation do counsellors/therapists have towards their employers?
What obligation do counsellors/therapists have towards their employers?
Which document is referenced as a guiding framework for the practices of counsellors/therapists regarding human rights?
Which document is referenced as a guiding framework for the practices of counsellors/therapists regarding human rights?
In which situations is it essential for counsellors/therapists to seek external supervision?
In which situations is it essential for counsellors/therapists to seek external supervision?
What should counsellors/therapists consider when developing a new practice area?
What should counsellors/therapists consider when developing a new practice area?
What must be established for a malpractice claim to be valid?
What must be established for a malpractice claim to be valid?
Which condition is NOT required to prove a malpractice claim?
Which condition is NOT required to prove a malpractice claim?
What is the primary purpose of a professional will in a counselling context?
What is the primary purpose of a professional will in a counselling context?
Which item is essential to include in a professional will and client file directive?
Which item is essential to include in a professional will and client file directive?
What does the term 'standard of care' refer to in the context of malpractice?
What does the term 'standard of care' refer to in the context of malpractice?
In which scenario would a breach of standard care likely occur?
In which scenario would a breach of standard care likely occur?
Which of the following statements about non-cooperation with ethical complaints is true?
Which of the following statements about non-cooperation with ethical complaints is true?
What sequence is representative of establishing a malpractice claim?
What sequence is representative of establishing a malpractice claim?
What principle should guide the evaluation of parental requests for a child's counselling details?
What principle should guide the evaluation of parental requests for a child's counselling details?
When does a parent's right to know about a child's counselling diminish?
When does a parent's right to know about a child's counselling diminish?
Which of the following is essential for counsellors/therapists when dealing with child's counselling information?
Which of the following is essential for counsellors/therapists when dealing with child's counselling information?
What is recommended if a therapist believes disclosing a child's information is not in their best interest?
What is recommended if a therapist believes disclosing a child's information is not in their best interest?
Which aspect of a request for a child's counselling information is NOT mentioned as a consideration?
Which aspect of a request for a child's counselling information is NOT mentioned as a consideration?
What foundation should counsellors/therapists rely on when determining parental rights to information?
What foundation should counsellors/therapists rely on when determining parental rights to information?
Why is it important to evaluate parental requests for counselling information?
Why is it important to evaluate parental requests for counselling information?
Which of the following statements is true regarding requests for a child's counselling details?
Which of the following statements is true regarding requests for a child's counselling details?
Study Notes
CCPA Standards of Practice
- Provide action-based guidelines for counsellors/therapists
- Apply to both professional and personal conduct
- Must be used in conjunction with the CCPA Code of Ethics
- Address new and evolving challenges like technology use and social justice
- Acknowledge and begin to address the Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and UNDRIP
Respect for Rights
- Counsellors/therapists must respect the rights and freedoms of all individuals, especially those who may be disenfranchised
- Convey respect for human dignity, equity, and social justice
- Speak out against practices, policies, laws, and regulations that harm others or violate human rights
- Refrain from providing professional information to individuals who may use it to violate human rights
- Practice in a manner congruent with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Clinical Supervision and Consultation
- All counsellors/therapists must obtain supervision and/or consultation for their practices, especially when confronted with dilemmas or uncertainties
- Supervision should be conducted by qualified professionals with expertise in relevant practice areas
- Counsellors/therapists have an obligation to be accountable to their employers for their professional work
- Supervision should be conducted by someone other than the person responsible for evaluating their work
Malpractice
- Refers to legal, not ethical, misconduct
- Must meet four conditions:
- Fiduciary relationship established
- Counsellor/supervisor conduct does not meet standard of care
- Client/supervisee suffers demonstrable harm
- Causal relationship confirmed
Professional Will and Client File Directive
- Formal agreement with a qualified practitioner to serve as executor in case of death or incapacitation
- Includes information about professional liability certificate, co-workers to be notified, location of critical information, client file procedures
- Provides clear instructions for managing client records and ethical obligations
Confidentiality and Disclosure
- Parents/guardians do not have an absolute right to know all details of a child's counselling/therapy
- Each request for information should be evaluated on a "need to know" basis
- Schools and workplaces should establish protocols for adjudicating parental requests for information about a child's counselling/therapy
- As children mature, parental rights to know may diminish or terminate
- Counsellors/therapists must be familiar with and guided by statutory requirements regarding disclosure of confidential information related to children
- When disclosing a child's information is not in the child's best interests, counsellors/therapists should follow established protocols
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Test your knowledge on the CCPA Standards of Practice for counsellors and therapists. This quiz explores guidelines around ethical conduct, respect for rights, and addressing social justice issues. Learn about the importance of applying these standards in both professional and personal conduct.
