Counseling Professional Orientation Chapter 2

The development of understanding the history and development of counseling, knowing professional roles and functions, and the similarities and differences with other professions.

The process of gaining awareness about professional organizations, credentialing, and advocating for clients and the profession.

Knowing ethical standards for counselors, understanding ethical issues, developing ethical reasoning, and applying an ethical decision-making model.

Distinguishing between legal, ethical, and clinical issues, learning legal issues in counseling, and understanding laws affecting counseling practice.

A strong foundational knowledge of the ethics and law in counseling, essential for becoming a professional counselor.

A body responsible for setting standards and accrediting counselor education programs to ensure graduates have a strong professional identity.

The ability to make ethical decisions, apply knowledge, and navigate practical issues encountered in daily professional activities.

The need to understand the legal framework and how it interacts with ethical principles in counseling.

A set of rules and guidelines that govern the conduct of professional counselors.

Personal beliefs about right and wrong that are often shaped by culture, upbringing, and religious beliefs.

A counselor's ability to put aside their own values and beliefs to focus on the client's needs and perspective.

A personal bias that influences the way a counselor views and interacts with a client.

An organization that sets standards for counselor training and professional practice.

A professional organization for counselors that provides certification, advocacy, and resources.

A set of principles and guidelines for ethical behavior that all counselors must adhere to.

The principles that guide professional counselors, such as respect, autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, fidelity, and justice.

A counselor's awareness and understanding of their own values, strengths, and limitations.

The process of learning to recognize and set aside personal values within a counseling relationship.

The ability to understand and respect the cultural beliefs and values of clients, even if they differ from your own.

The commitment of counselors to address social injustices and advocate for the rights of all individuals.

The ability to understand and apply legal principles related to counseling practice, such as confidentiality, informed consent, and mandatory reporting.

The distinct identity and role of professional counselors within the mental health field.

The practice of counseling in a manner that is consistent with ethical and legal standards and prioritizes client well-being.

The ethical guidelines that counselors must adhere to, including promoting human development, diversity, and social justice, safeguarding client relationships, and practicing competently and ethically.

The internal beliefs and values a counselor holds that may influence their interactions with clients.

A counselor's ability to separate their personal beliefs from their professional role, ensuring that they treat all clients with respect and without bias.

The potential conflict that arises when a counselor's personal values conflict with a client's beliefs or behaviors, potentially impacting their ability to provide unbiased care.

A counselor's ability to recognize and manage their own emotional reactions to clients, particularly when faced with challenging situations or beliefs.