Discussion: Virginia State Board Of Counseling Cases
Counselor competence is an ongoing responsibility for every counselor. Access Virginia state board website and look up cases of counselors who were disciplined by the board. You may want to look under such terms as "case decisions," "enforcement actions," "actions taken by board," or "discipline." Look over the cases that have come before your state board. What are the most common reasons for a board to discipline a counselor? What is your personal reaction as you read through the list? Also read the following article:
• Froeschle, J. G., & Crews, C. (2010). An ethics challenge for school counselors. Journal of School Counseling, 8, 1-25.
What specific ethical challenges do school counselors face when working with minors in the school setting?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.