FRHD 4310 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, Professional Boundaries

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 4310
• Professor: Pitt

Document Summary

Some suggestions for using this book: the vast gray area within ethical decision making provides ample opportunity for creativity and empowerment as we grow as professionals. Important to be knowledgeable of what others in your local area and subspecialties are doing in their practices. Levels of ethical practice unprofessionally and still not act unethically: mandatory ethics: a level of ethical functioning wherein mental health professionals act in compliance with minimal standards, acknowledging the basic. They are able to take actions to reduce their clients" pain: virtuous agents are self-aware. They understand the ideals and expectations of their community: pro bono services: providing professional services for which there is no expectation of significant financial return. Interactive rather than an individual or intrapsychic process and places the decision in the social context itself, not in the mind of the person making the decision.