Ethical Practice in the Human Services
From Knowing to Being
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 14. January 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
440 pages
979-8-3488-4960-3 (ISBN)
Description
Ethical Practice in the Human Services prepares future helping professionals to navigate complex ethical challenges by transforming professional standards into lived ethical practice.
Reviews / Votes
An invaluable resource for all professors who train human service majors at the undergraduate level. -- Ginger WelchMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 187 mm
ISBN-13
979-8-3488-4960-3 (9798348849603)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Book
02/2017
1st Edition
SAGE Publications Inc
€218.38
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Persons
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.
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.
Content
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
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