Explanation of how artifact relates to competencies:
My 3 Minute Video on Ethics project increased my familiarity with the ACA Code of Ethics and heightened my awareness of the law standards in the field of counseling (A.2.). This experience allowed me to practice ethical reasoning, and taught me that professional ethics are intended not only to assist counselors in solving ethical dilemmas, but also were created to protect clients from unethical therapy experiences. According to ethical standards, my responsibility is to always act in accordance to the principle of beneficence and avoid doing harm. Additionally, working with a client with a different cultural background made me realize that it is necessary not only to understand client’s worldview and develop knowledge about different cultures, but also to be aware of my cultural heritage. I learned that certain domains of the code of ethics are also regulated by law, and not abiding by the ethical and legal standards may results in formal complaints and lawsuits. From that point