Ethical Decision Making for the 21st Century Counselor

Ethical practice is an essential aspect of counselor training. In order for counselors to work effectively with clients, they must be well versed in ethical codes, ethical decision making, and legal issues impacting the profession. The second edition of Ethical Decision Making for the 21st Century Counselor provides the fundamentals of ethical practice, with emphasis on ethical decision making and is structured to facilitate the development of these skills.

The authors move readers through a developmental process of understanding and applying ethical decision making. They show readers how to incorporate ethical practice into their understanding of the counseling process and as well as how to integrate ethical decision-making models into their counseling practice. This unique approach differs from other texts because of its strong emphasis on practical decision making and focus on understanding the process of applying a standard ethical decision model to any ethical scenario. The book helps students build a foundation in how to evaluate an ethical situation and feel confident that they have applied a set of decision models to reach the best decision.

The text is chock-full of pedagogical features such as case studies and vignettes, many of which are drawn from their professional experiences and relevant literature. Updates to this new edition include a greater focus on social justice and cultural sensitivity as well as legal issues such as interstate practice and telemental health.

This is an essential text for any practitioner or student in the counseling field.