《Law and ethics in counseling》

PART Ⅰ: THE FUNCTIONING PROFESSIONAL3

1. The Counseling Profession3

An Emerging Profession.3

Counselor Role and Control.4

Professional Maturity.5

The Influence of Psychology and Psychoanalysis.5

Primary and Secondary Commitments.8

External Controls, 10 Need to Be Informed.21

Chapter Guidelines, 22 Situational Discussions22

References23

2. Ethical Standards25

Three Ethical Codes.25

Ethical Standards as a Guide to Practice.26

The Conflict Between Goals and Performance.28

Ethics, Judgment, and Moral Values.29

Assets and Limitations.30

Chapter Guidelines.35

Situational Discussions.35

References.37

Legal References.38

3. Issues and Trends in Counseling and Psychotherapy39

Counseling Effectiveness.40

Malpractice and Unethical Conduct43

Professional Identity.43

Counseling versus Psychotherapy.45

Counselor Preparation.46

Professional Licensing.47

Confidentiality and the Helping Professions.48

Trends in the Helping Professions.48

Counseling in the Marketplace.49

Chapter Guidelines.50

Situational Discussions.50

References.51

4. Confidentiality and Priveleged Communication53

Definitions and Background.53

Status of Privileged Communication for Counselors.55

Implications of Court Cases for Counselors.57

Group Counseling.62

Children and Confidentiality.64

Chapter Guidelines.65

Situational Discussions.65

References.66

Legal References.67

5. Civil Liability68

Common Torts.68

Constitutional Torts.77

Chapter Guidelines.81

Situational Discussions.82

References.82

Legal References.83

6. Libel and Slander84

Implications for Counselors.85

Court Cases and Discussion.86

Defenses for Libel and Slander.88

Recommendations for Counselors.91

Chapter Guidelines.92

Situational Discussions.93

References.93

Legal References.93

PART Ⅱ: WORKING WITHIN THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM97

7. Student Rights and Due Process97

Student Rights.97

Due Process.100

Chapter Guidelines.107

Situational Discussions.108

Legal References.108

8. Client Records109

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.111

Cases.114

Chapter Guidelines.117

Situational Discussions.117

Legal References.118

9. Educational Testing and Placement119

Public Laws.120

Cases.121

The Counseling Process.124

Recommendations for Testing.126

Chapter Guidelines.128

Situational Discussions128

References129

Legal References.130

PART Ⅲ: ABORTION, DRUGS, AND CHILD ABUSE133

10. Abortion133

Cases.133

Counselor's Role.135

Chapter Guidelines.136

Situational Discussions.137

References.137

Legal References.138

11. Drugs139

Chapter Guidelines.141

Situational Discussions.142

References.142

Legal References.142

12. Child Abuse143

Legal Ramifications for Counselors144

Recommendations for Counselors.146

Chapter Guidelines.147

Situational Discussions.148

References.148

Legal References.149

Appendix A: Legal Research151

Appendix B: Ethical Standards of the American Personnel and Guidance Association155

Appendix C: Family Educational and Privacy Rights166

Appendix D: Rehabilitation Act of 1973174

Appendix E: Education of the Handicapped176

Appendix F: Discrimination Based on Sex184

Appendix G: Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment187

Glossary193

Index197