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Which of the following is a form of 'talk therapy'?
Which of the following is a form of 'talk therapy'?
What is the primary goal of Marriage and Family Counsellors?
What is the primary goal of Marriage and Family Counsellors?
Help couples and families deal with social issues, emotional problems, and in some cases, mental health treatments
What is the Republic Act for Guidance and Counselling?
What is the Republic Act for Guidance and Counselling?
Republic Act No. 9258
Counselors are accountable to only their clients.
Counselors are accountable to only their clients.
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Which of these rights is NOT a right of a counselor?
Which of these rights is NOT a right of a counselor?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a counselor?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a counselor?
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What is the name of the professional organization named in the text that sets ethical guidelines for counselors?
What is the name of the professional organization named in the text that sets ethical guidelines for counselors?
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What is the main principle of the Institute of Guidance Counselors' Code of Ethics?
What is the main principle of the Institute of Guidance Counselors' Code of Ethics?
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Which of these is NOT a fundamental principle of ethical conduct as mentioned in the text?
Which of these is NOT a fundamental principle of ethical conduct as mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is an example of ethical conduct for a counsellor?
Which of the following is an example of ethical conduct for a counsellor?
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Study Notes
Professionals and Practitioners in Counseling
- Counseling is a "talk therapy" where an individual, couple, or family meets with a trained professional to address issues and problems.
- Counseling roles include:
- Educational and School Counselors: provide personal, educational, social, and academic support
- Vocational/Career Counselors: help clients determine career paths based on needs, skills, and interests
- Marriage and Family Counselors: deal with social and emotional problems, potentially including mental health treatments
- Addictions and Behavioral Counselors: work with individuals experiencing various addictions (drugs, alcohol, sex, eating disorders, gambling) and support affected family members
- Mental Health Counselors: support individuals with mental or psychological distress, promoting well-being, often as part of a treatment team
- Rehabilitation Counselors: support people with physical or emotional disabilities, helping with rehabilitation processes, preventing relapse, and connecting with other services
- Genetics Counselors: help individuals and families with genetic information, like diseases, and assisting with services
- Grief Counselors: support clients experiencing profound loss, death, injury, illness, divorce, or other personal bereavements by helping them process emotions and adjust
Learning Competencies
- Understanding counselor roles and functions
- Identifying counselor work areas
- Identifying counselor career opportunities
- Valuing rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities
- Differentiating between ethical and unethical counselor behaviors
Career Opportunities
- A wide variety of career paths exist for counselors
Rights, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities
- Counselors' rights: state registered/licensed counselors are protected
- Counselor Responsibilities: practice in accordance with professional mandates and guidelines, including ethical conduct, client well-being, informed consent, cultural competence, and professional development
- Counselor Accountabilities: to clients, the professional body, and the government; maintaining adherence to ethical standards, legal compliance, and seeking necessary supervision/consultation
Code of Ethics
- Confidentiality is crucial for building trust with clients
- Adherence to professional standards is essential
- The "Institute of Guidance Counselors' Code of Ethics" details principles such as respecting client rights, competence, responsibility, and integrity
Republic Act No. 9258
- An act professionalizing guidance and counseling
- Established a regulatory board for guidance and counseling
- Appropriates funds for this purpose
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This quiz explores various professional roles within the counseling field, including educational, vocational, and mental health counselors. Understand the unique functions and responsibilities of each type of counselor, and how they support individuals, couples, and families in addressing their challenges.
