Introduction & Overview
Maintaining ethical practice and clear boundaries is essential to protect both the client and the counsellor. This involves understanding confidentiality, navigating dual relationships, obtaining informed consent, and practicing continuous self-reflection and self-care.
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Key Scientific Theories
Five Ethical Principles (Kitchener)
Autonomy (client choice), Beneficence (doing good), Non-maleficence (doing no harm), Justice (fairness), and Fidelity (trustworthiness).
Boundary Crossings vs. Boundary Violations
A boundary crossing is a minor deviation that may be therapeutically helpful, whereas a boundary violation is harmful and exploitative.
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Evidence-Based Practices
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Ethical Dilemma Case Analysis
Read an ethical dilemma scenario (e.g., a client offering a gift) and apply Kitchener's five principles to make a decision.