Ethics: Etymology
(etymology means the history of a word)
definition: the study of morals
Aristotle and other Greek philosphers tried to understand the philosophy of ethics
"ethos" means character
"ethikos" means customs
definition: the study of morals
Aristotle and other Greek philosphers tried to understand the philosophy of ethics
"ethos" means character
"ethikos" means customs
Ethics: a Moral philosophy
Every culture has ethics
Every religion has ethics
Every profession has ethics, sometimes referred to as "the code"
Every religion has ethics
Every profession has ethics, sometimes referred to as "the code"
Human Services Values
Woodside and McClam (1994, p. 155) described the human service values as....
(define these terms)
acceptance
tolerance
individuality
self determination
confidentiality
Compare your values with the values of the human services profession. Write a compare/contrast (similarities and differences) that you find looking at the two lists of values
(define these terms)
acceptance
tolerance
individuality
self determination
confidentiality
Compare your values with the values of the human services profession. Write a compare/contrast (similarities and differences) that you find looking at the two lists of values
Exploring your own values & Bias
Define the terms
Value system
morals
beliefs
bias
What are your values, morals and beliefs?
What are your biases or prejudices?
Where might these biases originated from?
How might these biases impede your ability to be objective?
Value system
morals
beliefs
bias
What are your values, morals and beliefs?
What are your biases or prejudices?
Where might these biases originated from?
How might these biases impede your ability to be objective?
Human Services Code of ethics
1. In one paragraph, explain the purpose of a professional code of ethics
2. Create a colorful and creative posterboard of the human services code of ethics
Use flip charts, pockets and pictures to show what you know
There are seven sections and 37 statements in Part I of the human services code of ethics
Choose two statements from each of the seven sections (14 total).
Label the section and statement number. Be sure you can explain its relevance to your profession
For example:
Section: Responsibility to clients
Statement 2: Treat clients with respect and dignity at all times
Statement 6: Avoid having a dual relationship with a client if at all possible
2. Create a colorful and creative posterboard of the human services code of ethics
Use flip charts, pockets and pictures to show what you know
There are seven sections and 37 statements in Part I of the human services code of ethics
Choose two statements from each of the seven sections (14 total).
Label the section and statement number. Be sure you can explain its relevance to your profession
For example:
Section: Responsibility to clients
Statement 2: Treat clients with respect and dignity at all times
Statement 6: Avoid having a dual relationship with a client if at all possible
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Explain the following terms AND how they relate to the helping profession
DO NO HARM
Due Process
Substantive due process - policy and procedures regarding the training program are applied consistently and fairly.
- procedural due process - notification of supervisee
Informed Consent
- Informed consent of clients (consent to treatment)
- Informed consent regarding supervision - notification of client of supervision relationship and procedures (taping, who is involved in supervision, etc.)
- Informed consent of supervisees - supervisee should be aware of those factors that will result in their success and advancement.
Dual Relationships
- with clients
- with supervisees (intimate, therapeutic, work, and social relationships)
Competence
- Supervisee Competence - welfare of client
- Supervisor Competence - welfare of client and supervisee
Confidentiality
- in Therapy
- in Supervision (what is confidential and what is not?)
Direct vs. Vicarious Liability
DO NO HARM
Due Process
Substantive due process - policy and procedures regarding the training program are applied consistently and fairly.
- procedural due process - notification of supervisee
Informed Consent
- Informed consent of clients (consent to treatment)
- Informed consent regarding supervision - notification of client of supervision relationship and procedures (taping, who is involved in supervision, etc.)
- Informed consent of supervisees - supervisee should be aware of those factors that will result in their success and advancement.
Dual Relationships
- with clients
- with supervisees (intimate, therapeutic, work, and social relationships)
Competence
- Supervisee Competence - welfare of client
- Supervisor Competence - welfare of client and supervisee
Confidentiality
- in Therapy
- in Supervision (what is confidential and what is not?)
Direct vs. Vicarious Liability
Malpractice
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