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1. Professionals and Practitioners in Counseling; Rights, Responsibilities, Accountabilities, and Code of Ethics; Ethical and Unethical Behaviors among Counselors JECYL J. MAUREAL Asuncion National High School Teacher II

2. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY: (HUMSS_DIASS 12-Ic-9; HUMSS_DIASS 12-Ic-10) • value rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities of counselors • distinguish between ethical and unethical behaviors among counselors

3. WILL I REPORT MY CLIENT, OR NOT? In the area of confidentiality of the Code of Ethics, there is a portion on client’s right to privacy. What if the counselor, in his/her conversation with the client, found out that the client accidentally killed a person. Will you report the client to the authorities or not? Explain and defend your position. slides • 1

4. Learning Objectives: Attheendofthelesson,the learners identify the rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities of counselors; distinguish the ethical and unethical behaviors of a counselor; and value the rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities of counselors.

5. Code of Ethics for Counselors & The Counseling Profession PHILIPPINE GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING ASSOCIATION, INC. Accredited Professional Organization (APO) by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

6. PREAMBLE • The Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, Inc. (PGCA) is an organization of helping professionals whose members are committed to the development of the well-functioning individual in a society utilizing his/her potentials to the fullest. Members of the Association are bound to uphold the dignity and worth of the individual throughout life in the following settings: educational, community, clinical, hospital, or industry.

7. PREAMBLE • This Code of Ethics in Guidance and Counseling expresses the ethical principles and values of the Association and serves as a guide to the professional and personal conduct of all its members. It also informs the public which they serve of the standards of ethical conduct for which members are to be responsible and accountable. The Code reflects such values as integrity, competence, responsibility and an understanding of and respect for the cultural diversity of society.

8. PREAMBLE • Members are accountable to both the public and their peers and are therefore subject to the complaints and disciplinary procedures of the Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association. By accepting this statement of ethics, members of the Association are committing themselves to act ethically in the provision of professional services.

9. Ethical principles The expectations for ethical conduct as expressed in this Code are based on the following fundamental principles:

10. Ethical principles • Respect for the client’s right to be self-governing • Respecting human rights and dignity • A commitment to promoting the client’s well being • Fostering responsible caring

11. Equal opportunity to clients availing counseling services Ethical principles • Fair treatment of all clients and the provision of adequate services • Ensuring the integrity of practitioner-client relationship • Responsibility to the society

12. Ethical principles • Enhancing the quality of professional knowledge and its application • Fostering the practitioner’s self-knowledge and care for self

13. DAY 2 • 2

14. If you are a counselor and have fallen in love with your client and vice versa, what will you do since it is unethical to pursue your relationship? Are you going to quit your job, or stop whatever you are feeling towards your client? QUIT OR NOT TO QUIT?

15. 3 CHAPTER 1: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 4 2 1 Boundaries of Competence General Resonsibility Continuing Education Respect for rights

16. 7 CHAPTER 1: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 8 6 5 Research & Development Equal Opportunity Good Quality of Practice Ethical Behaviors

17. 11 CHAPTER 1: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 10 9 Sensitivity to Diversity Extension of Ethical Responsibilities Knowledge of Legeslative Laws

18. CHAPTER 2: Counseling relationship

19. 3 CHAPTER 2: counseling relationship 4 2 1 General Resonsibility Children & Persons with Diminished Capacity Maintenance of Records Confidentiality

20. 7 CHAPTER 2: counseling relationship 8 6 5 Access to Records Understanding Diversity Relationships with former clients Dual Relationships

21. 11 CHAPTER 2: counseling relationship 10 12 9 Group Work Multiple Clients Termination of Counseling Multiple Helpers

22. CHAPTER 2: counseling relationship 13 Computer Use

23. CHAPTER 3: consulting and private practice

24. 3 CHAPTER 3: consultig & private practice 4 2 1 Consultative Relationship General Resonsibility Informed Consent Undiminished Responsibility & Liability

25. 7 CHAPTER 3: consultig & private practice 8 6 5 Cooperating Agencies Accurate Advertising Conflict of Interest Respect for privacy

26. CHAPTER 3: consultig & private practice 10 9 Professional Fees Pro Bono Service

27. CHAPTER 4: relationships with other professionals

28. 3 CHAPTER 4: Relationships with other professionals 4 2 1 Working Agreements General Resonsibility Evaluation Roles and Functions

29. 7 CHAPTER 4: Relationships with other professionals 8 6 5 Supervisory Relationships In-Service Consulting with other professionals Damage Control

30. 11 CHAPTER 4: Relationships with other professionals 10 12 9 Networking & Linkages Client Advocate Coordination Referral Fee

31. CHAPTER 4: Relationships with other professionals 13 Professional Conduct

32. As a student, what are your rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities? Are you aware of the ethical and unethical behavior you show in the class? DAY 3

33. CHAPTER 5: evaluation, assessment and interpretation

34. 3 CHAPTER 5: evaluation, assessment and interpretation 4 2 1 Test Competence General Resonsibility Purpose and Result of Assessment Test Selection and Evaluation

35. 7 CHAPTER 5: evaluation, assessment and interpretation 8 6 5 Test Data Utilization Test Administration Test Confidentiality Administrative & Supervisory Conditions

36. 11 CHAPTER 5: evaluation, assessment and interpretation 10 12 9 Intellectual Property Computer-Generated Test Maintaining Test Security Obsolete Data

37. CHAPTER 6: counselor education, training & supervision

38. 3 CHAPTER 6: counselor education, training & suervision 4 2 1 General Resonsibility Description of Education Training & programs Program Orientation Counselor Educators & Trainers

39. 7 CHAPTER 6: counselor education, training & suervision 8 6 5 Evaluation Counselor Supervision Relational Boundaries Ethical Orientation

40. 11 CHAPTER 5: evaluation, assessment and interpretation 10 9 Counselor Rights Contribution to Research Counselor Care

41. CHAPTER 7: research and publication

42. 3 CHAPTER 7: research and publication 4 2 1 General Resonsibility Welfare of the subjects Joint Research Activity Informed Consent

43. 7 CHAPTER 7: research and publication 8 6 5 Joint Authorship Reporting Accurate Result Professional Value Confidentiality of Information

44. 11 CHAPTER 7: research and publication 10 12 9 Acknowlegdement Publication Replication Review of Materials Submitted

45. Let’s Sum it Up!!!

46. Q & a 1. What are the rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities of a counselor?

47. Q & a 2. What is the importance in knowing the rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities of a counselor?

48. Q & a 3. What are the ethical and unethical behavior of a counselor based on the discussion? You can use real-life situations, too.

49. Q & a 4. WHAT IF… If given a chance to work as a counselor, do you think it will be easy for you to follow and distinguish between the ethical and unethical behaviors of a counselor?

50. Counselors are employed in schools, colleges, communities, employment agencies, and business. They are also used in mental institutions, family and rehabilitation centers, government agencies and non-government organizations and civic society organizations. Some counselors work with the churches or church affiliated counseling services. There are also private practice counselors who provide their services to clients.