Amina shahid
Hina hameed
Sehrish Ilyas
Rukhsana kauser
The word ethics is derived from the Greek word
ethos, which means "character," and from the
Latin word mores, which means "customs."
The branch of philosophy that defines what is
good for the individual and for society and
establishes the nature of obligations, or duties,
that people owe themselves and one another. In
modern society, ethics define how individuals,
professionals, and corporations choose to
interact with one another.
Aristotle was one of the first great philosophers to study ethics. To him, ethics was
more than a moral, religious, or legal concept. He believed that the most important
element in ethical behavior is knowledge that actions are accomplished for the
betterment of the common good. He asked whether actions performed by individuals or
groups are good both for an individual or a group and for society.
Six General Ethical Principles
1. Autonomy: supports the rights of client (and counselor) to make choices
and take actions, provided that they do not adversely affect others
2. Beneficence: intent "to do good" by helping and promoting growth in others
3. Nonmaleficence: above all, do no harm
4. Justice: fairness or ensuring equality of opportunities and resources for all
people
5. Fidelity: keeping promises and being trustworthy in relationships,
confidentiality, honoring the contract to provide service
6. Veracity: tell the truth, in a sense, providing honest feedback to the client.
Promote sound professional practice.
Safeguard the welfare of the consumer’s of
psychological services.
Safeguard the integrity of profession
Responsibility
Competence
Propriety
A counselor is responsible for the professional
decisions he makes.
They should have an ultimate regard for the
highest standards of their profession.
Counsellors should maintain appropriate skills
and learning in their areas of professional
practice.
They must not misinterpret their competence ,
qualifications , training or experience.
The welfare of the clients and the public , and the
integrity of the profession shall take precedence
over a counselor’s self interest.
Counselors must make provisions for
maintaining confidentiality in the access ,
storage and disposal of records.
When working with young persons or other
clients who are unable to give voluntary
informed consent , counselor must protect the
client’s best interest and will regard their
responsibilities as being directed to the parents
, next of kin or guardians.
Undue invasion of privacy must be avoided in the
collection and dissemination of information.
Information obtained in consulting relationships
or evaluative data consulting clients may be
communicated only for professional purposes and
only to persons legitimately concerned with the
case.
LIMITS TO CONFIDENTIALITY
Client request for release of information
Court orders for confidential information
Child abuse or abuse of a vulnerable adult
Danger to oneself
Danger to others
Members must not disclose information about
criminal acts of a client unless there is an
overriding legal obligation to do so or when
failure to disclose may result in clear risk to
themselves or others.
Counselors should not exploit their professional
relationship with clients sexually or otherwise.
If a therapeutic procedure entails some level of
physical intimacy with a client , informed written
consent must be obtained from the client or the
client’s legal guardian prior to the introduction of
that procedure.
In a group setting, counselors take reasonable
precautions to protect clients from physical,
emotional, or psychological trauma.
In group work, counselors clearly explain the
importance and parameters of confidentiality
for the specific group being entered.
To encourage open and active participation from group
members, it is the counselor’s responsibility to explain
the client’s rights.
Before
∞Purpose
∞Format, procedures and ground rules
∞Group appropriate for client’s needs
∞Limits of confidentiality
∞The group process may or may not be
congruent with the cultural beliefs and
values of the group member
In couples and family counseling, counselors
clearly define who is considered “the client” and
discuss expectations and limitations of
confidentiality. Counselors seek agreement
among all involved parties having capacity to
give consent concerning each individual’s right to
confidentiality and any obligation to preserve the
confidentiality of information known.
Counselors must ensure that the assesment
procedures are chosen , administered and interpreted
appropriately and accurately.
They must not compromise the effective use of
psychological tests , nor render them open to misuse
by publishing or otherwise disclosing their contents
to persons unauthorised or unqualified to receive
such information.
Counsellors should not permit the use of
psychological assessment techniques by
inappropriately trained or otherwise unqualified
persons through sponsorship.