Part I: A FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ETHICAL VALUES AND STANDARDS. 1. Introduction to Professional Ethics: A Psychology and Philosophy for Ethical Practice. 2. A Model for Ethical Practice: Using Resources to Enhance Individual Judgment and Ethical Resolve. 3. Ethical Practice in a Multicultural Society: The Promise of Justice. Part II: MAJOR ETHICAL ISSUES FOR COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS.

4. Competence to Practice: Building a Foundation for Doing Good and Avoiding Harm. 5. Confidentiality: Supporting the Client's Right to Privacy. 6. Informed Consent: Affirming the Client's Freedom of Choice. 7. Sexual Contact with Clients, Students, Supervisees, and Research Participants: Violations of Power and Trust.

8. Nonsexual Multiple Relationships and Boundary Issues: Risking Objectivity and Client Welfare. 9. Interventions with Groups, Couples, and Families: Unique Ethical Responsibilities. 10. The Ethics of Assessment: Using Fair Procedures in Responsible Ways. Part III: WHEN PREVENTION FAILS: ETHICAL RESPONSES TO UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR. 11.

Responsibilities for Self and Colleagues: Reporting, Recover, and Rehabilitation of Misconduct. Part IV: ETHICAL ISSUES IN SPECIAL SETTINGS. 12. Ethics in Community, College, Addiction, and Forensic Settings: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest. 13. The Professional School Counselor: Applying Professional Standards to the Educational Culture. 14. The Ethics of Supervision and Consultation: Modeling Responsible Behavior.

15. Counselors and Therapists as Teachers and Researchers: Integrity, Science, and Care. Appendix A: American Counseling Association, Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice. Appendix B: American Psychological Association, Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Appendix C: Ethical Standards for School Counselors. Appendix D: List of Specialized Ethics Codes and Guidelines in Mental Health Disciplines.