Description

Ethical care for marginalized groups requires a commitment to cultural sensitivity. Since the 2014 revision of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics, a global justice and diversity movement has changed politically correct language and inclusivity standards. A worldwide pandemic changed how counselors deliver services, increased the demand for counseling services, and brought stress, fatigue, and burnout to counselors and clients alike. Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm but raises concerns about ethical use in counseling. Against that backdrop, the ethical code continues to set the standard for professional counseling practice. Using contemporary case studies, this workshop examines ethical issues that may arise in counseling. The course invites exploration of the counselor’s personal ethical stance and encourages counselors’ continual self-monitoring of how their values and self-care practices may impact their effectiveness. This workshop is approved for 5 ETHIC hours.