Professional Counseling Ethical Practice II

Catalog description

This ethics course will examine challenging taboos and uncomfortable topics that therapists often avoid due to underlying damaging myths. The students will practice mindful self-awareness in responding to complex real-world situations. There is an emphasis on nurturing virtues of openness, honesty, courage, and constant ethical questioning while respecting the boundaries of professional codes of ethics used in counseling contexts. Students will learn strategies for addressing dilemmas in a thoughtful, nuanced manner while upholding ethical principles and clients’ well-being.