The recent revision of the ACA Code of Ethics significantly changes the ethical guidelines related to dual relationships. Careful review of the specific ethics code language addressing dual relationships is imperative in order to navigate this prevalent ethical issue. Though the 1995 code offered guidance on the topic of dual
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Ben complained that he was passed over for promotions. His boss said, “You don’t seem to be able to handle the responsibility.” But Ben complained more, and the boss finally gave him a small project to work on as a chance to show his abilities. This project, unbeknownst to Ben
The dictionary defines identity as the distinguishing character or personality of an individual or group — in other words, who we are. Members of the “20/20: Vision for the Future of Counseling” project are taking that a step further and also defining who counselors want to be as a group.
With the 2007 American Counseling Association Convention in Detroit just a few months away, the host branch, the Michigan Counseling Association, is gearing up to show off its revitalized city and help stage another successful convention. Counseling Today caught up with two MCA leaders to find out more about the
The Internet is being used more and more frequently in the counseling profession. The fields of career exploration, career guidance and career development have been the happy recipients of some excellent tools that help inform persons about their occupational options, find education and training opportunities to prepare for jobs, and
Summer Reiner’s first job after graduating with a master’s degree in school counseling was as a bank teller. Initially she viewed her $7-per-hour position as a reasonable way to bide her time while looking for a counseling job in her school district in western New York. Soon, however, she realized
Judy Maris was halfway through her counseling internship and foundering. In her early 50s, she had decided to make a drastic career change and entered Montana State University’s mental health counseling program. Now, with the finish line in sight, self-doubt was threatening to overtake her. “I was finding myself knocked
Having finally finished the rigorous training it takes to become a counselor, the last thing you may want to think about is attaining even more education or the possible benefits of tacking on another set of letters after your last name. But after taking some time to recharge, you might
Counseling Today asked several American Counseling Association leaders what advice they would share with new professionals and graduate students. Here’s what they had to say. Jane Goodman ACA Foundation chair; professor emerita of counseling at Oakland University As a new counselor starting out, what was the hardest lesson you
Veteran journalist, children’s advocate, breast cancer survivor and award-winning television producer Linda Ellerbee has been named as one of two keynote speakers for the American Counseling Association Convention in Detroit, March 21-25, 2007. “She has a powerful message to convey about courage, hope and honesty,” says ACA Marketing Coordinator Debra