ESSAY QUESTIONS ASSIGNMENT
Part 1
1. Discuss the concept of "values-aware" counseling. How can this approach help counselors do what is in the best interest of their clients?
2. Why are dual relationships an ethical concern in counseling? How can counselors make sure that such relationships do not harm their clients?
3. Name and describe at least three different ways that legal or ethical mandates in counseling are enforced.
4. Compare and contrast the arguments of those who believe that counselors have an ethical mandate to work with all clients with those who believe that counselors do not have to work with clients whose behaviors they do not condone.
5. In a situation where a counselor is trying to decide the best ethical decision where no clear guidance exists from ethical codes or the law, how do each of the concepts of autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, and fidelity help clarify the decision?
Part 2
1. Wellness in counseling is typically conceptualized to have at least six different domains (social, emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and occupational). Why is it important to attend to a person's well-being in each of these domains? How can the domains contribute individually, as well as holistically, to wellness?
2. Discuss some of the strategies for counselors to incorporate wellness into their counseling practice, highlighting different types of clients and/or problems for which a wellness approach might be useful.
3. What are some strategies or suggestions for counselors to implement a strength-based assessment approach to counseling?
4. Compare and contrast the arguments of those who believe that counselors should use a strength-based approach with those who believe counselors should adopt a disorder-based approach to counseling.
5. What are some of the reasons that counselors (and counseling students) should seek their own counseling? How can receiving counseling as a client benefit the counselor both personally and professionally?
Part 3
1. How is the trend of increasing diversity expected to impact the field of counseling? Consider both the perspective of the counselor as well as that of the client.
2. What are some of the strategies that counselors can use to demonstrate leadership in the workplace?
3. What makes process addiction similar to substance abuse? What are the differences? Why is it important for counselors to understand both the similarities, and the differences, between these two types of addiction?
4. Why have counseling theories diminished in popularity in recent years?
5. Can you think of other major trends that are likely to have an impact on the field of counseling? Name at least three current trends other than those discussed in the book, and consider how they might impact the field.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.