You did what? Avoiding Common Ethical Violations in Counseling
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The discussion on ethical violations in counseling highlights seven key principles: non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, autonomy, veracity, fidelity, and accountability, with a focus on doing no harm, proactively doing good, ensuring equal access, and maintaining client self-advocacy. Ethical decision-making can be assessed using the 'ABCDEs' framework, which evaluates the benefits and consequences of actions to avoid violations like inappropriate relationships with clients. Issues such as counselor-client dating, driven by sexual addiction or burnout, underscore the importance of self-awareness and maintaining professional boundaries. Confidentiality breaches are common, and counselors should avoid discussing client details outside professional settings, especially in small towns where privacy is harder to maintain. HIPAA regulations require redacting identifiable information and align penalties with CFR 42 part 2 updates, which now allow single consent for future uses. Practicing outside one's competence, such as treating specialized conditions without proper training, is unethical, and common violations often stem from burnout and overconfidence.
The discussion on ethical violations in counseling highlights seven key principles: non-maleficence,