ACA Code of Ethics
Various associations including APA and ACA have their own legal and ethical guidelines. In addition, states have their specific codes of conduct for counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals. In this Discussion, you will examine the guidelines in your own state and consider how they align with those put forth by associations.
To prepare:
•Review your state's legal and ethical guidelines.
•Compare them also to the codes of ethics set forth by the ACA and the APA.
•Consider which specific guidelines within the codes of conduct seem most important or encompassing to you.
•Think about which guidelines might present the most challenge in your practice.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 4 a description of a specific guideline within the ACA Code of Ethics you regard as crucial in relating to clients and a description of a guideline you think might present the biggest challenge in conducting assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Explain why you selected each of the guidelines.