Culturally Relevant Ethical Decision-Making in Counseling

by Rick Houser

• ISBN13: 9781412905862
• ISBN10: 1412905869
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-04-20
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc

Summary

Culturally Relevant Ethical Decision-Making in Counseling presents a hermeneutic orientation and framework to address contextual issues in ethical decision-making in counseling and psychotherapy. Authors Rick Houser, Felicia L. Wilczenski, and Mary Anna Ham incorporate broad perspectives of ethical theories which are grounded in various worldviews and sensitive to cultural issues.A A Key Features: Introduces a wide range of ethical theories: Important to the foundation of ethical decision-making is an in-depth understanding of general culturally relevant ethical theories that represent most world philosophical views. In addition to covering mainstream theories, this book introduces a wide range of ethical theories from Western, Eastern, Middle Eastern, Pan African, Native American, and Latino ethical perspectives. Offers numerous examples: Case studies are provided throughout the text to show how to apply diverse ethical theories to clinical practice. The authors also discuss how to negotiate between an enhanced ethical perspective based on diversity and professional standards codified and mandated in this country. Provides a systematic ethical decision-making model: Ethical decision-making has become a critical part of the training and practice of professional counselors and they can benefit immensely from systematic training in this area. The model in this book provides practitioners with a broad based approach to ethical decision-making, and ultimately improves the ethical decision-making process for counselors. Intended Audience: This is an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on professional standards and ethics in the fields of Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Psychology.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xiii
Introduction	1	(8)
Summary	7	(2)
SECTION I. WESTERN THEORIES OF ETHICS	9	(46)
Virtue Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	11	(8)
Major Concepts	13	(4)
Additional Readings: Virtue Ethics	17	(2)
Natural Law Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	19	(6)
Major Concepts	21	(2)
Additional Readings: Natural Law Ethics	23	(2)
Utilitarian Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	25	(6)
Major Concepts	26	(4)
Additional Readings: Utilitarian Ethics	30	(1)
Respect for Persons Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	31	(8)
Major Concepts	32	(5)
Additional Readings: Respect for Persons Ethics	37	(2)
Feminine and Feminist Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	39	(8)
Major Concepts	40	(6)
Additional Readings: Feminine and Feminist Ethics	46	(1)
Native American Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	47	(8)
Major Concepts	51	(2)
Additional Readings: Native American Ethics	53	(2)
SECTION II. EASTERN THEORIES OF ETHICS	55	(22)
Confucian Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	57	(4)
Major Concepts	58	(2)
Additional Readings: Confucian Ethics	60	(1)
Taoist Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	61	(4)
Major Concepts	61	(3)
Additional Readings: Taoist Ethics	64	(1)
Hindu Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	65	(6)
Major Concepts	67	(2)
Additional Readings: Hindu Ethics	69	(2)
Buddhist Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	71	(6)
Major Concepts	72	(3)
Additional Readings: Buddhist Ethics	75	(2)
SECTION III. MIDDLE EASTERN THEORIES OF ETHICS	77	(12)
Jewish Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	79	(6)
Major Concepts	81	(1)
Additional Readings: Jewish Ethics	82	(3)
Islamic Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	85	(4)
Major Concepts	86	(2)
Additional Readings: Islamic Ethics	88	(1)
SECTION IV. SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE THEORIES OF ETHICS	89	(10)
Hispanic/Latino Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	91	(4)
Major Concepts	92	(2)
Additional Readings: Hispanic/Latino Ethics	94	(1)
Pan-African Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making	95	(4)
Major Concepts	96	(1)
Additional Readings: Pan-African Ethics	97	(2)
SECTION V. ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING MODEL	99	(38)
Ethical Decision-Making: A Hermeneutic Model	101	(24)
Elements of the Horizon in Ethical Decision-Making	103	(2)
The Ethical Dilemma	105	(5)
The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	110	(1)
The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	111	(2)
The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	113	(2)
Agency Policies and Values	115	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	115	(1)
Professional Knowledge	116	(1)
Geographic Region and Culture	117	(4)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	121	(1)
Ethical Theories	122	(2)
Summary	124	(1)
Application of the Hermeneutic Model	125	(12)
Case of Harriet: Online Therapy	125	(1)
The Ethical Dilemma	126	(2)
Harriet: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	128	(1)
Kyon: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	128	(1)
Sarah: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	129	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	129	(2)
Professional Knowledge	131	(1)
Geographic Region and Culture	132	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	132	(1)
Ethical Theories: Virtue Ethics and Buddhist Ethics	133	(1)
Hermeneutic Ethical Decision-Making	134	(2)
Summary	136	(1)
Questions for Discussion	136	(1)
SECTION VI. CASES	137	(118)
Natalia: A Question of Rational Suicide	139	(6)
The Ethical Dilemma	140	(1)
Marta: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	140	(1)
Natalia: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	141	(1)
Susan: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	141	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	142	(1)
Professional Knowledge	143	(1)
Geographic Region and Culture	143	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	144	(1)
Ethical Theory: Virtue Ethics	144	(1)
Questions for Discussion	144	(1)
Mark: A Question of Counselor Competence	145	(8)
The Ethical Dilemma	146	(1)
Andrew: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	146	(1)
Mark: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	147	(1)
Tony: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	148	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	148	(1)
Professional Knowledge	148	(2)
Geographic Region and Culture	150	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	150	(1)
Ethical Theory: Natural Law Ethics	150	(1)
Questions for Discussion	151	(2)
Carol: Multicultural Competence	153	(8)
The Ethical Dilemma	154	(1)
Robert: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	155	(1)
Carol: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	155	(1)
Alice: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	156	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	156	(1)
Professional Knowledge	157	(1)
Geographic Region and Culture	158	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	159	(1)
Ethical Theory: Utilitarian Ethics	159	(1)
Questions for Discussion	160	(1)
Jeff: Career Decision and Counseling Plans	161	(8)
The Ethical Dilemma	163	(1)
Amy: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	163	(1)
Jeff: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	164	(1)
Sally: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	164	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	165	(1)
Professional Knowledge	165	(1)
Geographic Region and Culture	166	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	167	(1)
Ethical Theory: Respect for Persons Ethics	167	(1)
Questions for Discussion	168	(1)
Vanessa: A Dual Relationship	169	(8)
The Ethical Dilemma	170	(1)
Phyllis: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	170	(1)
Vanessa: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	171	(1)
Jonathan: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	171	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	172	(1)
Professional Knowledge	172	(2)
Geographic Region and Culture	174	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	174	(1)
Ethical Theory: Feminist Ethics	174	(1)
Questions for Discussion	175	(2)
David: Supervisor-Supervisee Conflict	177	(8)
The Ethical Dilemma	178	(1)
David: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	178	(1)
Sarah: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	179	(1)
Dennis: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	179	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	180	(1)
Professional Knowledge	180	(2)
Geographic Region and Culture	182	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	182	(1)
Ethical Theory: Native American Ethics	182	(1)
Questions for Discussion	183	(2)
Shi-Jiuan: Conflict Between Laws and Client Worldviews	185	(8)
The Ethical Dilemma	186	(1)
Joan: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	187	(1)
Shi-Jiuan: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	187	(1)
Greg: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	188	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	188	(2)
Professional Knowledge	190	(1)
Geographic Region and Culture	191	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	191	(1)
Ethical Theory: Confucian Ethics	192	(1)
Questions for Discussion	192	(1)
Melissa: Minors' Rights and Confidentiality	193	(8)
The Ethical Dilemma	194	(1)
Donna: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	194	(1)
Melissa: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	195	(1)
David: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	195	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	196	(1)
Professional Knowledge	196	(2)
Geographic Region and Culture	198	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	198	(1)
Ethical Theory: Taoist Ethics	198	(1)
Questions for Discussion	199	(2)
Raj: Counselor Competence and Minor Informed Consent	201	(8)
The Ethical Dilemma	202	(1)
Vicki: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	202	(1)
Raj: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	203	(1)
Dr. Smith: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	204	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	204	(1)
Professional Knowledge	205	(2)
Geographic Region and Culture	207	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	207	(1)
Ethical Theory: Hindu Ethics	208	(1)
Questions for Discussion	208	(1)
Smith Family: Assisted Suicide	209	(10)
The Ethical Dilemma	211	(1)
Theresa: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	211	(1)
The Smith Family: The Clients' Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	212	(1)
Thomas: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	212	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	213	(1)
Professional Knowledge	213	(3)
Geographic Region and Culture	216	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	216	(1)
Ethical Theory: Buddhist Ethics	217	(1)
Questions for Discussion	218	(1)
Christine: Appropriate Termination	219	(8)
The Ethical Dilemma	221	(1)
Steve: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	221	(1)
Christine: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	222	(1)
Marvin: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	222	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	223	(1)
Professional Knowledge	223	(2)
Geographic Region and Culture	225	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	225	(1)
Ethical Theory: Jewish Ethics	225	(1)
Questions for Discussion	226	(1)
Ahmed: A Mandated Client	227	(10)
The Ethical Dilemma	228	(1)
Jeremy and Sally: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	229	(1)
Ahmed: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	230	(1)
Cheryl: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	231	(1)
Agency Policies and Values	231	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	231	(1)
Professional Knowledge	232	(1)
Geographic Region and Culture	233	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	233	(2)
Ethical Theory: Islamic Ethics	235	(1)
Questions for Discussion	235	(2)
Liz: A Student Intern	237	(10)
The Ethical Dilemma	239	(1)
Liz: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	240	(1)
Luis: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	240	(1)
Maria: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	241	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	241	(2)
Professional Knowledge	243	(1)
Geographic Region and Culture	244	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	244	(1)
Ethical Theory: Hispanic/Latino Ethics	244	(1)
Questions for Discussion	245	(2)
Berice: Culturally Sensitive Assessment	247	(8)
The Ethical Dilemma	249	(1)
Jim: The Counselor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	249	(1)
Berice: The Client's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	250	(1)
Shirley: The Supervisor's Personal Values, Race, Gender, and Personal History	250	(1)
Professional Codes of Ethics	251	(1)
Professional Knowledge	252	(1)
Geographic Region and Culture	253	(1)
Local, State, and Federal Laws	253	(1)
Ethical Theory: Pan-African Ethics	253	(1)
Questions for Discussion	254	(1)
Appendix A: Web Sites for Professional Codes of Ethics	255	(2)
Appendix B: Web Sites for State and Federal Laws Affecting Counseling Practice	257	(22)
References	279	(26)
Index	305	(28)
About the Authors	333