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Bridgewater State University

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Ethical Challenges In A Complex World: Highlights Of The 2005 Aca Code Of Ethics, Michael Kocet Jan 2006

Ethical Challenges In A Complex World: Highlights Of The 2005 Aca Code Of Ethics, Michael Kocet

Counselor Education Faculty Publications

Being an effective counselor includes having knowledge of and the ability to integrate a code of ethics into one's professional practice. This article addresses some of the highlights of the changes in the 2005 ACA [American Counseling Association] Code of Ethics such as end-of-life issues, boundaries and relationships, and multicultural and diversity considerations. It is critical for counselors to demonstrate cultural sensitivity during the ethical decision- making process throughout their counseling, supervision, teaching, and research practice.