Applied Ethics and Decision Making in Mental Health

Dr. Michael Moyer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He received his Master's in Counseling and Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. While at UTSA, Dr. Moyer has taught various courses, however most often enjoys teaching courses in ethics, practicum, and development of counseling skills. Some of Dr. Moyer's primary research interests include ethical decision making, non-suicidal self-injury, & school counselor education. In addition to his teaching and research at UTSA, Dr. Moyer maintains a small private practice in San Antonio and specializes in working with individuals who self-injure. Outside of work, Dr. Moyer enjoys exercising, being outside and spending time with his wife, Alyson and three daughters Quentin, Delilah and Emmeline. Charles Rutledge Crews, PhD., is an Associate Professor in the graduate educational psychology and leadership department for the Counseling Program at Texas Tech University. Where serves as the coordinator of the school counseling program since 2007. Dr. Crews is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a board approved supervisor. He is also a certified school counselor in New Mexico. He works with schools, districts, and universities in designing interventions to best meet the needs of students. Dr. Crews also maintains a private practice treating children and adolescents using creative interventions, Dr. Crews currently provides clients with interventions pertaining to compulsive technology use, school achievement, intensive outpatient programs, Veterans issues, school planning, prison rehab, hospitals rehab, church spiritual discernment, and through the court system. Dr. Crews keeps busy authoring numerous journal articles on technology related issues and opportunities in counseling. He is frequently invited to present on a wide range of topics for local, state, regional, national, and international associations and organizations. He has been interviewed by national associations on topics related to technology overuse, and suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Born in El Paso, Texas Charles graduated from El Paso High School, one of the oldest high schools in the region. He ventured from the comfort of home to travel south arriving in Seguin, Texas where he earned a BA degree in psychology and theology from Texas Lutheran University. After graduation, he went back home to El Paso and completed his master's of education at UT-El Paso in Guidance and Counseling. He didn't stop there, he left home once again to attend Texas A&M University - Commerce where his lifelong dream to complete his PhD in counselor education and supervision came true. Charles worked as a School Counselor in Burnet, Texas before completing his dissertation and earning a tenure-track position at Texas Tech University. At Texas Tech he was awarded the President's Excellence in Teaching Award, was inducted into the Texas Tech Teaching Academy, and was named one of the top 5 professors at Texas Tech by the student body. He was also awarded the Dean's excellence in teaching award. Dr. Crews is married to Camille Frost; they have one little girl and a little boy on the way. Charles loves outdoor activities and blends them into his counseling work as much as possible. Camping, Hiking, Cooking, and Fishing make for the perfect work day away from academia.

Chapter One: Introduction to Ethics Defining Ethics Codes of Ethics Principle Ethics Ethics as Philosophy Chapter Two: The Counselor as a Person and Professional Identity Counselor Self-Awareness Stress in Counseling Wellness Model Counselor Credentialing Professional Associations Chapter Three: Ethical Decision Making Overview of Ethical Decision Making Ethical Decision Making Models Summary of Decision Making Models Legal Decision Making Avoiding Ethical Problems Chapter Four: Ethics and Diversity Multicultural Competence and Understanding Diversity Diversity Considerations in the Counseling Relationship Diversity Considerations in Diagnosis and Assessment Diversity Considerations in Counselor Education and Supervision Chapter Five: Clients' Rights and Counselors' Responsibilities Client Rights Counselor Responsibilities Chapter Six: Confidentiality and Privileged Communication Confidentiality Duty to Protect Duty to Warn End of Life Decisions Contagious, Life-threatening Diseases Court Ordered Disclosures Sharing Information with Subordinates, Interdisciplinary Teams, and Third Party Payers Considerations Confidentiality vs. Privacy Storage and Disposal Records Waiting Rooms Credit Card Billing Phone Calls Public Encounters Mandatory Reporting (Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults) Chapter Seven: Ethics in Theory, Practice, and Professional Relationships Theory and Techniques Diagnosis Professional Relationships Advertising Fees and Billing Referrals Credentials Chapter Eight: Appropriate Boundaries and Multiple Relationships Maintaining Boundaries with Clients Social Relationships with Clients Sexual Attraction to Clients Receiving Gifts Bartering Chapter Nine: Ethics and Technology Informed Consent Security Standards Social Media Records Storage Web Maintenance Multicultural and Disability Considerations Chapter Ten: Ethics in Group Work, Couples, and Families Ethics in Group Work Counseling Couples and Families Chapter Eleven: Ethics in School Counseling Informed Consent Confidentiality Clear and Foreseeable Harm Confidentiality and Sharing Information with Parents and School Personnel Responsibilities to the School Student Records Chapter Twelve: Ethics in Counselor Education Responsibilities of Counselor Education Programs Curriculum Responsibilities of Counselor Educators Roles and Relationships between Counselor Educators and Students Chapter Thirteen: Ethics in Supervision Supervisor Competency Informed Consent Responsibilities of Supervisors Relationships between Supervisors and Supervisees Chapter Fourteen: Ethics in Research and Publications Researcher Responsibilities Rights of Research Participants Researcher and Participant Relationships Reporting Results Publications

"This text is unique in that it provides a comprehensive look at the importance of decision-making models when preparing students to face real-world ethical dilemmas." -- Julie M. Koch "Moyer and Crews move beyond simply presenting and explaining the ethical code. In this book, they challenge counselors-in-training to grapple with their own values and understand how ethical decision-making is influenced by the lens through which they see the world as much as it is influenced by the actual code." -- Kristi Gibbs "This text offers examination of the current ethical code with emphasis on practical application. It challenges counselors-in-training to examine their personal value systems and the influence this has on becoming and being an ethical counselor." -- Susan A. Adams "This text uses extensive case illustrations of ethical dilemmas with in-depth discussions regarding how they might be handled. It clearly demonstrates the use of ethical decision making processes which will be a real asset to graduate students in understanding how to maintain an ethical practice. Students will enjoy this text because it is clear, concise, relevant and practical." -- Susan L. Williams