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Written by attorney and counselor educator Ann M. Ordway, this new edition includes references to the updated ACA Code of Ethics and prepares counselors for intentional and unintentional court-involved roles, ethical considerations, and guidelines for maintaining appropriate records and responding to subpoenas. A vital tool for students, counselors, educators, and supervisors, The Counselor and the Law equips readers to navigate the intersection of ethics and law across jurisdictions, recognize and avoid common ethical pitfalls, and understand the scope and limits of counselor advocacy in legal settings.
Chapter 1 Overview of Law, Ethics, and Professionalism
Chapter 2 The Counseling Profession
Chapter 3 Guiding Principles
Chapter 4 Self-Care and Wellness
Chapter 5 The Counseling Relationship
Chapter 6 Confidentiality, Privilege, and Privacy
Chapter 7 Record and Documentation
Chapter 8 Professional Responsibility
Chapter 9 Issues with Professional Boundaries
Chapter 10 Duties to Report, Warn, or Protect
Chapter 11 Suicide and Threats of Harm to Self
Chapter 12 Relationships with Other Professionals
Chapter 13 Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation
Chapter 14 Teaching, Training, and Supervision
Chapter 15 Technology and Counseling
Chapter 16 Managing Your Counseling Practice
Chapter 17 Counselors in Court
Chapter 18 Ethical Decision Making and Resolving Ethical Issues
Chapter 19 Civil Malpractice, Liability, Criminal Actions, and Licensing Boards
Chapter 20 A Guide for Counseling Licensing Boards: Application and Process