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A main resource for undergraduate and graduate courses in Counseling Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling; or as a supplement for Introduction to Counseling, Practicum, or Internship courses. From two leading scholars in the field of counseling, written specifically for the future practicing counselor, this comprehensive volume offers an in-depth examination of the counseling profession. Thoroughly revised in this new edition, the authors continue to approach each professional issue in counseling from both an ethical and a legal point of view, offering readers a complete, integrated exploration of all facets. Difficult issues are addressed in a straightforward manner, and practical, realistic advice is proffered through vignettes that showcase typical situations and dilemmas faced by practicing counselors. The robust selection of chapters will prepare students of counseling and other pre-mental health professionals with the greatest range and depth of ethical and legal issues facing the counseling profession today. In this revision, the authors have maintained the unique and superior qualities they wrote to set this text apart from others in the field, however, made the necessary updates and changes appropriate for the current time in counseling practice. Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling, 4/e, will be a mainstay text and guided resource for counselors preparing for their own practice, a trusted volume that they will likely keep on their professional bookshelf to reference and revisit for years to come.

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Author:   Theodore Remley, Jr. ,  Barbara Herlihy
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.70cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.30cm
Weight:   0.908kg
ISBN:  

9781292041384

ISBN 10:   1292041382
Pages:   444
Publication Date:   01 November 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

BRIEF CONTENTSSection I: Foundations 1Chapter 1 Introduction 2Chapter 2 Professional Identity of Counselors 25Chapter 3 Ethical Practice, Multicultural Competence, and Social Justice 57Section II: Issues 79Chapter 4 Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities 80Chapter 5 Confidentiality and Privileged Communication 106Chapter 6 Records, Subpoenas, and Technology 130Chapter 7 Competence and Malpractice 165Chapter 8 Boundary Issues 196Chapter 9 Counseling Children and Vulnerable Adults 224Chapter 10 Counseling Families and Groups 250Chapter 11 Evaluation, Testing, and Diagnosis 272Chapter 12 Professional Relationships, Private Practice,and Health Care Plans 290Chapter 13 Issues in Counselor Education 319Chapter 14 Supervision and Consultation 339Chapter 15 Professional Writing, Conducting Research, and Publishing 361Chapter 16 Resolving Legal and Ethical Issues 381Appendix A ACA Code of Ethics 395Appendix B Contact Information 428Appendix C Counseling Disclosure and Agreement Forms 430Appendix D Client Request Form to Transfer Records 438Appendix E Client Permission Form to Record Counseling Sessionfor Supervision Purposes 439Appendix F Guidelines for Counseling Case Notes 440Appendix G

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