When making ethical decisions it is important to remember that six basic moral principles (autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, fidelity and veracity) which help lay a strong foundation for a professional. (Corey, et al., 2015). There are some decisions that need to be solely by the counselor but if an ethical dilemma presents itself and the counselor feels that the client will also benefit from discussing the matter, than it should be approached in such a way that would not harm or increase risk to the client. By involving a client in the decision making process it allows them to have a sense of control over their welfare as well as the feeling that justice is being served.
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This empowerment does not mean the client has greater power over the counselor, but allows the client to feel that they are respected. It gives a client a voice to be heard, this is an important factor of the feminist model. (trice-Black, S. & Foster, V., 2011)
The feminist model of ethical decision making ensures that a client is involved in all stages of the process, including making decision involving their welfare. (Corey, et al., 2015). The feminist approach is not necessarily against the conventional methods of therapy but embraces principle rather than a theoretical method. (Trice-Black, S. & Foster, T.J., 2011).
If a professional disagrees in a particular ethical standard of an organization, they run the risk of suspension of their certification as well as expulsion from that organization. If counselor feels another counselor is in violation of any ethical standard, it is important to try and resolve the issue prior to filing a formal complaint. (ACA Code of Ethics, I.2.a.). Counselors are to understand that if a formal complaint is initiated against them, they are to cooperate in the process of that particular board as well as any other boards who have jurisdiction over the matter. (ACA Ethics,
Decision making is “not a purely cognitive and linear …show more content…
This empowerment does not mean the client has greater power over the counselor, but allows the client to feel that they are respected. It gives a client a voice to be heard, this is an important factor of the feminist model. (trice-Black, S. & Foster, V., 2011)
The feminist model of ethical decision making ensures that a client is involved in all stages of the process, including making decision involving their welfare. (Corey, et al., 2015). The feminist approach is not necessarily against the conventional methods of therapy but embraces principle rather than a theoretical method. (Trice-Black, S. & Foster, T.J., 2011).
If a professional disagrees in a particular ethical standard of an organization, they run the risk of suspension of their certification as well as expulsion from that organization. If counselor feels another counselor is in violation of any ethical standard, it is important to try and resolve the issue prior to filing a formal complaint. (ACA Code of Ethics, I.2.a.). Counselors are to understand that if a formal complaint is initiated against them, they are to cooperate in the process of that particular board as well as any other boards who have jurisdiction over the matter. (ACA Ethics,