The ethical implications of a counselor expressing their values to a client
Young, Scott, Craig, and Cashwell (2016) explain that it is often difficult for a person to exist and work in a manner that is value-neutral. According to Young, Scott, Craig, and Cashwell, 2016, value-neutral is a term in psychotherapy used to explain the goal of not changing the value of a client to match that of a professional, by assuming that the values of the professional are preferable. Although counselors often have their set of values, just like other people have, it is important that they understand that the goal of counseling is to ensure that a client examines his/her value systems and beliefs and make decisions accordingly. According to ACA code of ethics (2014), Section A.4.b., explains that counselors should refrain from imposing their values, behaviors, and beliefs. Rather, they should value and respect diversity and seek training in any area that they might risk imposing their values on their clients. This should be applied especially when the values that the …show more content…
A counselor who expresses different opinions from those expressed by a client can make a client feel unaccepted and unwilling to discuss the issues further, hindering effective counseling process. NAADAC Code of Ethics (2016) the counseling relations standard addresses the client welfare. According to this specification, it is important that a counselor understands that the ability to do good is based upon the underlying concern for another ersonon’s wellbeing. In such a case, the counselor acts for the good of others, exercising respect, sensitivity, and insight (Young, Scott, Craig, and Cashwell, 2016). The counselor is expected to act ethically, providing the client with complete, accurate and non-prejudiced information. They are required to measure the efficiency of the treatment and provide referral options to the client if need
Young, Scott, Craig, and Cashwell (2016) explain that it is often difficult for a person to exist and work in a manner that is value-neutral. According to Young, Scott, Craig, and Cashwell, 2016, value-neutral is a term in psychotherapy used to explain the goal of not changing the value of a client to match that of a professional, by assuming that the values of the professional are preferable. Although counselors often have their set of values, just like other people have, it is important that they understand that the goal of counseling is to ensure that a client examines his/her value systems and beliefs and make decisions accordingly. According to ACA code of ethics (2014), Section A.4.b., explains that counselors should refrain from imposing their values, behaviors, and beliefs. Rather, they should value and respect diversity and seek training in any area that they might risk imposing their values on their clients. This should be applied especially when the values that the …show more content…
A counselor who expresses different opinions from those expressed by a client can make a client feel unaccepted and unwilling to discuss the issues further, hindering effective counseling process. NAADAC Code of Ethics (2016) the counseling relations standard addresses the client welfare. According to this specification, it is important that a counselor understands that the ability to do good is based upon the underlying concern for another ersonon’s wellbeing. In such a case, the counselor acts for the good of others, exercising respect, sensitivity, and insight (Young, Scott, Craig, and Cashwell, 2016). The counselor is expected to act ethically, providing the client with complete, accurate and non-prejudiced information. They are required to measure the efficiency of the treatment and provide referral options to the client if need