Analyze independent and collaborative roles of the professional counselor
Counselor Ethical Boundaries And Practices
Access the “Counselor Ethical Boundaries and Practices Assignment Guidelines.” Complete the project according to the assignment guidelines.
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This assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
1.2: Analyze independent and collaborative roles of the professional counselor.
2.1: Evaluate elements of counselor-client relationships within the practice of professional counseling, focusing on professional ethical standards.
5.2: Recognize the importance of establishing and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.1.m. The role of counseling supervision in the profession.
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Directions: Follow the directions below to write a paper of 1,500-1,750 words on counselor ethical boundaries and practices.
Provide a thoughtful response to each of the following four sections, including specific, concrete examples to illustrate your ideas. Use the section headings provided below to separate each section of your paper.
Your final deliverable should be one cohesive paper with headings addressing all four sections along with an introduction and conclusion.
Section 1: Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships
1. How would you determine if a boundary-crossing or dual relationship is ethical and appropriate? What criteria would you consider when making your decision?
2. Present examples of how you would apply this criteria to at least four counseling situations in which you believe the dual relationship issues are complex and ambiguous. One of your examples should address the issues of physical attraction between clients and counselors.
Section 2: Professional Collaboration in Counseling: Working with a Multidisciplinary Team
1. How would you work collaboratively within your scope of practice with other mental health professionals to ensure quality client care?The paper must be neatly formatted, double-spaced with a one-inch margin on the top, bottom, and sides of each page. When submitting hard copy, be sure to use white paper and print out using dark ink. If it is hard to read your essay, it will also be hard to follow your argument.
2. Who would you expect to work with as part of a multidisciplinary team and what would the role of each person on the team be, including yourself? Refer to Section D (Relationships With Other Professionals) of the ACA Code of Ethics and any other relevant
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Counselor Ethical Boundaries And Practices