Essay

Ethical and Legal View of the Developing Counselor

Student Name

Grand Canyon University

UNV 502

Professor Cooper

May 22, 2016

Ethical and Legal View of the Developing Counselor

Background of paper, with the elements to be covered. This paper is going to discuss…X, Y, Z (approximately 150 words). This thesis is your last sentence of the introduction after offering background on what your paper is going to be about. I suggest defining ethics, and the code of ethics.

Volunteerism

Volunteerism, (What legal issues can surface when you volunteer?) i.e. Liability, What standards do you need to uphold if you are in a voluntary position or providing free/pro bono work?

(approximately 150 words)

Self-Disclosure

Self-disclosure, What are the legal ramifications? Would you disclose personal information to a client? If so, when and how is it appropriate?

(approximately 150 words)

Objectivity

Objectivity, Where does bias get you into trouble? Can you be objective? Why is it important to remain objective for your client?

(approximately 150 words)

Self-Care

Self-care. (taking care of oneself to see if you have transference issues, do you have bias, and are you in a healthy place to assist others) perhaps you can have your own therapist, or debrief with a supervisor. How will you balance your life?

(approximately 150 words)

Spirituality

Spirituality - How will you maintain your spirituality in and out of practice?

(approximately 150 words)

Conclusion

Summary of the above elements. Essentially duplicate your introduction in the past tense regarding the above.

(approximately 150 words)

Dispositions

Choose three to five of the Dispositions required of Professional Counselors (From the list in week 3: Psychological Fitness, Self -Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Acceptance, Empathy, Genuineness, Flexibility, Patience, Amiability, Professional Identify) .Write a 250-500 word personal reflection on each of the dispositions that you chose. Make sure to discuss some of the strengths you have in maintaining the dispositions as well as any challenges you may face in upholding the dispositions.

Disposition One (Write which one you picked-type over “Disposition one” i.e. with “Empathy”)

Approximately 250 words

Disposition Two (Write which one you picked)

Approximately 250 words

Disposition Three (Write which one you picked)

Approximately 250words

Conclusion

Approximately 100 words- wrap up your dispositions.

References

Alphabetical order, author’s last name, date, title of article, journal of article in italics, volume, issue, page number, doi or url

Only one reference page for both parts please!!!!