It is very challenging to work in an environment and with people where we have to understand our biases. Corey (2009) suggested value imposition refers to counselors directly attempting to define a client’s values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. It is possible for counselors to impose their values either actively or passively. Counselors are cautioned about not imposing their values on their clients.
Additionally, the ACA Ethical Codes to be aware of such values. Counselors are aware of their own values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors and avoid imposing values that are inconsistent with counseling goals and respect for the diversity of clients, trainees, and research participants (Herlihy & Corey 2015).
Finally, Corey did give a remedy
Additionally, the ACA Ethical Codes to be aware of such values. Counselors are aware of their own values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors and avoid imposing values that are inconsistent with counseling goals and respect for the diversity of clients, trainees, and research participants (Herlihy & Corey 2015).
Finally, Corey did give a remedy