Ethical Practice in the Human Services 2/e

Richard D. Parsons, Ph.D., is a Professor Emeritus in Counselor Education at West Chester University. He has over 45 years of experience in university teaching and clinical practice. Dr. Parsons has authored over 100 books, chapters, and professional articles. His most recent books include AI (Artificial Intelligence): Facilitating the Delivery of Mental Health Services (Cognella); Art Therapy: A Creative and Effective Approach to the Treatment of PTSD (Cognella); Positive Psychology: Science and Application of Psycho-Emotional Health and Well-being (Cognella), Brief Psychotherapy: Time-Limited and Effective Treatment (Cognella), and Facilitating Growth Through Lifespan Development (Cognella). Dr. Parsons also serves as the creator and editor of two book series: Counseling and Professional Identity, a 24-book series targeting counselor educators (Sage Publishing), and The Student Success Series, a ten-book series (Cognella Academic Publishing). Karen L. Dickinson, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at West Chester University of Pennsylvania and Chairperson of the Department. Dr. Dickinson has over 15 years of experience teaching at the university level in counseling preparation programs and has spent over three decades in the K-12 educational system, supporting students as a school counselor, as well as a general education and special education teacher. Dr. Dickinson is the co-author for the following books: Counselor Wellness: Caring for Self to Care for Others (Cognella Academic Publications); School Counselor as Consultant: Expanding Impact from Intervention to Prevention (Cognella Academic Press); A Student's Guide to Handling Stress for Cognella, Inc. and Ethical Practice: Beyond Knowing Ethics to Being Ethical for Sage Publications, and a contributing author for Working with Students with Disabilities, a text for school counselors, and ancillary author for Field Experience: Transitioning from Student to Professional, both for Sage. She has presented nationally and internationally on the topic of bullying and students with disabilities. Other presentations and research focus on the school counselor as advocate and leader and training the 21st-century school counselor to support diverse student populations.

Authors' Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I: Foundations of Ethical Practice Chapter 1: Ethics - Core to Professional Helping Chapter Objectives The Helping Process: A Blending of Art and Science The Helping Process: The Meeting of Client and Helper The Role of the Client in the Process of Change The Role of the Helper in the Process of Change Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources References Chapter 2: Professional Codes of Ethics: A Comparative Lens Chapter Objectives Formal Ethical Standards: A Mark of a Profession Standards Across the Professions Beyond Knowing: A Call to BEING Ethical Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources References Chapter 3: From Knowing Ethics to Being Ethical Value Directing Practice The Need for Ethical Clarification Living the Foundational Ethical Values Beneficence and Nonmaleficence Fidelity and Responsibility Integrity Respect for Dignity and Autonomy Veracity Social Justice Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources References Chapter 4: Contemporary Models of Ethical Decision-Making in Counseling Practice The Shift from Rules to Process Practice-Based Models: Pragmatism from the Field Integrative Models: Bringing in Morals, Context, and Stakeholders Ethics Across Worldviews Values-Based Conflict and Ethical Bracketing Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources References Chapter 5: Informed Consent Chapter Objectives The Rationale for Informed Consent Informed Consent Across the Professions Challenges to Informed Consent A Personal, Value-Based Response Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources References Chapter 6: Confidentiality Chapter Objectives Confidentiality: A Fundamental Ethical Principle Different Than Privilege Limits to Confidentiality and Privilege Legal Decisions Regarding Confidentiality and Privileged Communications Beyond Professional Standards: A Personal Moral Response Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources Additional Sources References Chapter 7: Conflict: Being 'Ethical' within the Real World Chapter Objectives Serving the Individual within a System Ethical Culture of Social Systems Who Is the Client? Organizational Conflict and Ethical Responsibility Beyond Professional Standards: A Personal Moral Response Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources References Chapter 8: Boundaries and the Ethical Use of Power Chapter Objectives Setting and Maintaining Professional Boundaries Boundary Violations and Boundary Crossings Professional Objectivity: Essential to Professional Boundaries Dual Relationships: Crossing and/or Mixing Boundaries Sexual Intimacy: A Clear Violation of Professional Boundaries Contemporary Challenges to Boundaries Legal and Fiduciary Considerations Beyond Professional Standards: A Personal Moral Response A Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources References Chapter 9: Ethical Practice in an Increasingly Diverse World Objectives Prejudice - Pervasive in and throughout the Helping Profession Responding to the Challenge Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources References Chapter 10: Ethical Challenges in the Age of AI AI as an Interactive Agent and Relational Partner Accountability and Liability Informed Consent Data Protection and Confidentiality Boundaries in Digital Practice Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Important Terms Additional Resources References Chapter 11: Ethics and the Law Chapter Objectives The Helping Process as a Legal Contract The Legal Foundation of Ethical Practice Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources References Chapter 12: Professional Formation and the Maintenance of Competence: The Role of Supervisors, Mentors and Colleagues Competency: Knowing What to Do, and Having the Skills to Do It Supervision: Ethically Mandated Ethical Challenges in Supervision Mentoring and Collegial Consultation as Ethical Practice Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources References Chapter 13: The Ethics of Self-Care Objectives Competency: More Than Knowledge and Burnout Compassion Fatigue The Ethical Challenge The Ethical Response Intervening in the Face of Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources References Chapter 14: From Knowing to Being - The Ethical Self in Practice The Limitations of Ethics as Knowledge Ethical Formation: From Principle to Identity Challenges to Ethical Formation Practices for Cultivating Ethical Being Concluding Case Illustration Cooperative Learning Exercise Summary Important Terms Additional Resources References Appendix A: Professional Organizations Appendix B: Codes of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice

An invaluable resource for all professors who train human service majors at the undergraduate level. -- Ginger Welch