Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series) Book

Standards & Ethics for Counselling in Action is the highly acclaimed guide to the major responsibilities which trainees and counsellors in practice must be aware of before working with clients. Tim Bond outlines the values and ethical principles inherent in counselling and points out that the counsellor is at the centre of a series of responsibilities: to the client, to him//herself as a counsellor and to the wider community. Now fully revised and updated, the second edition examines issues fundamental to the process of counselling. A wide range of ethical problems is discussed and advice is given for resolving these dilemmas. Topics covered include:· confidentiality · legal aspects of counselling · working with suicidal clients · false or recovered memory · record keeping · the importance of adequate supervision.Full of practical information and guidance, the second edition of Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action will be essential reading and a continuing source of reference for all those involved in counselling training and practice.Read More