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Disciplines and Ideas

in the Applied Social
Sciences
Quarter 1- Week 3- Module 6
VALUE RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES
AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

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Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences – Grade 12
Quarter 1- Week- 3- Module 6: Value Rights, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

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Module 6
VALUE RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND
ACCOUNTABILITIES

Introduction: (GET STARTED)

As one of the quickly growing profession in the Philippines, the Counselling

Psychology attracts a lot of attention from the young learners as a career path. This module
introduces the different scope of responsibilities and accountabilities of a counsellor as
well as the rights of counsellor and counselee in a session. The different activities in the
module are directed towards creating an understanding of the things to be considered
during the counselling process. As a discipline that gives importance to just and fair
treatment of the human person, each session should always bear in mind the welfare of
the client as well as the counsellor. In a counselling relationship both the counsellor and
counselee has their rights, responsibilities and accountabilities. However, the person with
the most accountability will always be the counsellor.

Learning Objectives:

This module aims to realize the following objectives:

a. Understand the practice of counselling professions by knowing the rights,
responsibilities and accountabilities.
b. Value the importance of the work of a counsellor.

Vocabulary Check

Right - something to which one has a just claim: such as the

power or privilege to which one is justly entitled.
Responsibility - refers to moral, legal and mental accountability.
Accountability - an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or
to account for one's actions
Counselor - a person who gives advice or counseling
Counseling - professional guidance of the individual by utilizing
psychological methods especially in
collecting case history data, using various techniques
of the personal interview, and testing interests and
aptitudes
Counselee \Client - one who is being counselled.

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Pre-Test

Below are statements regarding counselling rights and responsibilities of clients, parents,
guardians and counsellors.

Draw ☺ if the statement is a RIGHT. Draw ( /) if it is RESPONSIBILITY and draw (X) if it

is not Applicable.

____1. To be treated fairly and safe from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse.
____2. Follow ethical standards and procedures dictated by the profession.
____3. Refuse therapy of any kind including testing procedures, therapeutic interventions
and techniques without being denied of subsequent treatment.
____4. Be informed of therapeutic procedures.
____5. Parents of clients should be updated of progress in therapy or sessions.
____6. Observe confidentiality at all times.
____7. Observe confidentiality unless required by court order.
____8. Non-disclosure even when life is threatened.
____9. Release information Consent Form if confidentiality will be violated.
____10. Limit services provided if beyond expertise.
____11. Parents and patients can review client file information together with the counsellor
upon appointment.
____12. Expect counselee to do agreed assignments and exercises.
____13. Act for the client’s best interests while maintaining professional relationship.
____14. Maintain a level of updated knowledge and skills in the practice of counselling.
____15. Terminate the therapy at any time as long as services are fully paid.

Discussion: Presentation of Concepts

Every counselling session is a professional relationship between the counsellor and the
counselee. If we are talking about therapy, the session is between the psychologist and
the client. With every start of the session, both the counsellor and the client is bounded by
guidelines and protocols. As a practitioner, the counsellor is bounded to follow a Code of
Ethics in the area he is practicing the Profession. In the Philippines, the practitioners are
regulated by the Guidelines set by the Philippine Guidance Counselor’Organization
(PGCA) and the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC).

Learning Activity 1

Both Clients and Counselors have rights and obligations. Since counselling is an
agreement between the practitioner and the client, both should maintain each other’s rights
and obligations. Write in the column below which is classified as Client’s Rights and
Obligations and which is classified as Counselor’s obligations.

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 Counselor’s Rights and
Client’s Rights and Obligations
Obligations

Attend sessions Receive Safe

Pay for Services
Regularly Treatment

Practice Ask to be informed of Know counselor’s

Confidentiality Procedures Training

Do Homework’s and Think of Client’s Receive Professional

agreements Interest Fee

Review client File Be ethical End Therapy Anytime

Actively Participate Make Referrals Respect the Person

During the Session

Clarify His Role to Maintain Good Explain results of

Client relations Tests

Testify in Courts Be Familiar with Pay for Services

Guidelines

Processing Questions:

1. When can you consider something to be a Right?

2. Explain when something becomes a Responsibility.
3. Do counsellors have Rights?
4. Does clients have Responsibilities?

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Learning Task 2

In a Counselling Session or Therapy, Who is the Accountable Person?

The Counselor The Client The Counselor and Client

A B C

In your Activity Sheet, write A if the Accountable Person is the Counselor; B if the
accountable person is the Client. Write C if both of them are accountable.

______ 1. Managing the Session

______ 2. Observing Confidentiality of Information
______ 3. Familiarity of Guidelines in his/her Treatment
______ 4. Orientation of Guidelines
_____ 5. Doing of Assignment, Tasks and Agreement
______ 6. Give and receive respect
______ 7. Maintaining Professional Relationship
______ 8. Accuracy of Information
______ 9. Referral of Clients
______ 10. Maintain Professional Code of Ethics
______ 11. Payment of Professional Fees
______ 12. Increase Knowledge and Skills in Counselling
______ 13. Attend Sessions Regularly and be punctual
______ 14. Act in the Best interest of clients
______ 15. Success of Counselling Process

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Guide Questions:

1. How are Counsellors accountable in the counselling process?

2. How are the rights and responsibilities of the counsellor and the client contribute
to the success of the process?
3. Why is the counsellor accountable for most procedures in the counselling
process?

Post-Test

1. Enumerate 5 rights and responsibilities of a Client

2. Give 5 rights and responsibilities of the counsellor?
3. Explain the accountabilities of a counsellor in the counselling process.

References:

1. https: //beyondwordscounselling.ca/rights-responsibilities/
2. http://counpsychphil.blogspot.com/2007/03/code-of-ethics-for-counselors.html
3. https://www.google.com/search?q=images+of+counselor+and+client,+cartoons&
client
4. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right
5. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountability