Abstract

pt. 1. The American Counseling Association code of ethics ; The counseling relationship ; Confidentiality and privacy ; Professional responsibility ; Relationships with other professionals ; Evaluation, assessment, and interpretation ; Supervision, training, and teaching ; Research and publication ; Distance counseling, technology, and social media ; Resolving ethical issues -- pt. 2. Decision making and ethical practice in counseling. An ethical decision-making process for counselors;- Ethical issues regarding culture and diversity ; Confidentiality ; Exceptions to confidentiality ; Counseling suicidal clients ; Boundaries and multiple relationships in counseling ; Competence ; Supervision ; Managed care ; Integrating technology into counseling practice ; Termination and abandonment ; Responding to subpoenas and court orders, lawsuits, and ethics complaints -- Appendix. Resources for counselors.