What Are Professional Ethics
The nature of ethics in a professional setting are a frame work of agreements and understandings that have come together in order to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship between all parties. This is the case in any kind of business relationship was well as the in the field of the helping profession. However I think it is more so the case in the helping profession than any other due to the nature of the relationship. In a business venture the parties are more or less equal relatively speaking. They seek out and engage in practices that are profitable; however, sometimes a lack of ethics can overtake and lead them astray. Instances of insider trading are an example of this, unbalanced and therefore unethical trading field of play that can crush the opposing party.
Differently, in the case of counseling and helping one party is in a much more vulnerable state than the other. This unbalance calls for more adherence to protections and a person keenly in tune with the notions of what constitutes ethical behaviors. Further, ethical behavior is not always clear in regards to is right and what is wrong. Sometimes the answer has to do with violating a rule because doing so is the only ethical course of action one can take. Which leads us to the need and reason for this study; ethics are different from rules in the same way rules differ from guidelines. In the most overarching sense, ethics, rules and guidelines usually mirror each other to guide decision making.
These notions seem to overlap in the general sense of day to day actions. However they seem to diverge as we get further and further down the line, but at the same time are intrinsically related. Ethics break things down into two groups, ethical ...
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...e gravity of the instances from another point of view. This ultimately led us to more fluid understanding of complicated situations with an ethical premise. Further, a better understanding of what ethics mean and why they are important to us as professionals are key in our success as future advisors. Ethics are not laws but they represent a foundation of ideas which help to build laws and standards of practices in our professional lives. I am certain that I can make a sound, ethical decisions when I am faced with problematic situations, this feeling is affirmed buy the knowledge gained in this class.
Works Cited
Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Callanan, P. (2007). Issues and Ethical in the Helping Professions (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Kidder, R. M. (2003). How Good People Make Tough Choices: Resolving the Dilemmas of Ethical Living. New York, NY: Harper.
(2016). Lesson 3: Ethical Perspectives. In Professionalism & Ethics in CJ: Spring 2016. Retrieved from
Workers in the helping professions endure a massive amount of ethical and professional issues. These issues affect the practice of counseling and the relationship with the client. The book Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions by Corey, Corey, and Hallanan gives many themes that one will encounter throughout their career. The book also gives possible solutions to problems and stimulates different ways to think about issues. The authors of this book provide good knowledge and information for anyone in the helping professions.
So, over all, this helps you get a better understanding that ethical dilemmas happen for all people, in all walks of life, in many different situations. It shows us we must pay attention to our actions and the actions of others around us. As long as we follow the rules, and ask for a little direction when we don’t know what to do, we will all be better off in our careers as helpers.
Garrett, Thomas, Baillie, Harold, and Garrett, Rosellen. Health Care Ethics; Principles and Problems. 4th Ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Prentice Hall,
Aspirational ethics reach toward higher standards than those of mandatory ethics, requiring the counselor to possess a stronger sense of duty. These principles guide counselors to do more than simply meet the “letter of the law” of the ethics code. The welfare of the client becomes the main focus of the counselor, who takes into consideration not only the interventions, but also the effects on the client. (Kottler & Shepard, 2011) Aspirational ethics include, but are not limited to the following principles.
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Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Callanan, P. (2011). Issues and ethics in the helping professions. (8th
Ethics is the judgement and the moral actions used in interactions with cultures and society and its focus is on the client well-being. Ethics is defined by Remley and Herlihy (2010) in the counseling field as “professional behavioral and interactions” (p.4). Counselors do rely and are guide by Codes of Ethics. The role and relevance of the ethical principals, the ACA and AMHCA Code of Ethics are the base of the counseling profession. Without them this career would not have a guide on how the professionals should act and react professionally in all the different situations that are faced in this field.
The Ethical Decision Making Model is an ethical guideline that is useful in ethical dilemmas and what course of action to take. It’s a framework that allows professionals to analyze and make ethical decisions to the best of their ability. It gives counselors a protocol to determine the appropriate course of action when faced difficult challenge. These decisions are taking into account; reflect a concern for the interests and the well-being of all clients concerns. Counselors should keep in mind the Golden Rule: “Do onto others as you would want onto you”.
Barry, Vincent, Olen, Jeffrey, & Van Camp, Julie C. Applying Ethics: A Text with Readings, Tenth Edition. Boston: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2011.
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