Ethic Codes Used in Counseling
Contrasting of Ethic Codes Used in Counseling
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January 26, 2013
COUN 501 – B49 LUO
Liberty University
Abstract
Enclosed within this paper is a compendium of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics (2005) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Code of Ethics (2004) which are two forms of ethics codes that professional counselors frequently use. It is the aim of this document to not only supply the reader with some basic information about these two formalized sets of guidelines, but also to show the similarities that they have with each other as well as their distinct differences. In addition, aspects of colleague relationships, the counseling profession’s relationship to society, and client protection are also highlighted in a compare and contrast framework that offers its reader an increased understanding the unique specialties that each has to offer. Keywords: ACA Code of Ethics, 2005, the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Code of Ethics, colleague relationships, professional counseling’s relationship to society, client protection
Contrasting of Ethic Codes Used in Counseling Many human beings, at one time or another, have come to places in their lives where the administration of wise counsel has been an invaluable aid in helping them regain their equilibrium. But, since the delivery of these counseling services are provided by other human beings who also have the potential to live just as ineffectively as the individuals that seek their attention, there is a necessity for a gauge to be formed that could be used as a reference for determining what acceptable forms of conduct are needed for productive outcomes to be more likely. The lexicon utilized to describe this tool is commonly referred to as a code of ethics. In the profession of counseling, there are two codes that are frequently referred to by counselors: the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics (2005)
GXXXXX
January 26, 2013
COUN 501 – B49 LUO
Liberty University
Abstract
Enclosed within this paper is a compendium of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics (2005) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Code of Ethics (2004) which are two forms of ethics codes that professional counselors frequently use. It is the aim of this document to not only supply the reader with some basic information about these two formalized sets of guidelines, but also to show the similarities that they have with each other as well as their distinct differences. In addition, aspects of colleague relationships, the counseling profession’s relationship to society, and client protection are also highlighted in a compare and contrast framework that offers its reader an increased understanding the unique specialties that each has to offer. Keywords: ACA Code of Ethics, 2005, the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Code of Ethics, colleague relationships, professional counseling’s relationship to society, client protection
Contrasting of Ethic Codes Used in Counseling Many human beings, at one time or another, have come to places in their lives where the administration of wise counsel has been an invaluable aid in helping them regain their equilibrium. But, since the delivery of these counseling services are provided by other human beings who also have the potential to live just as ineffectively as the individuals that seek their attention, there is a necessity for a gauge to be formed that could be used as a reference for determining what acceptable forms of conduct are needed for productive outcomes to be more likely. The lexicon utilized to describe this tool is commonly referred to as a code of ethics. In the profession of counseling, there are two codes that are frequently referred to by counselors: the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics (2005)
References: American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). (2004). AACC Code of Ethics Retrieved January 25, 2013, from American Counselors Association (ACA). (2005). ACA Code of Ethics. Retrieved January 25, 2013, from