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UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Senior High School Students!
SY 2021-2022
PRAYER
Almighty Father, We praise and thank you for all the

blessings and for giving us this wonderful day. We

earnestly ask you to bless our school, our administrators,

our teachers, and our parents. Give us a clear mind to

understand our lesson and use the knowledge that we gain

for the benefit of mankind. We also pray to watch us all

and keep us safe under the mantle of your mighty

protection.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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UE Basic Education Department - Caloocan
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UE Basic Education Department - Caloocan
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UE Basic Education Department - Caloocan

Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

 Identify ethical principles and behaviours expected of a

Counselor.
 Value the importance of acquiring proper behaviour required of
a Counselor.
-- Daisaku Ikeda
 Vocabulary Check

Ethics - represents the moral code that guides a

person’s choices and behaviors throughout
their life. The idea of a moral code extends
beyond the individual to include what is
determined to be right, and wrong, for a
community or society at large.
Ethical - is defined as moral or conforming to
standards of conduct
Unethical - not conforming to a high moral standard
 The Ethical Code of Conduct for
Counselors

as stated in the Guidance and Counseling Act of

2004 and further reinforced by the Republic Act
9258. Provisions for the proper practice of
Guidance and Counselling in the Philippines are
stated in the said Laws. Instances of violations
and sanctions are also found in the said laws.

You will learn that being an ethical practitioner is

far more complex than a set of rules.
Mandatory ethics involves a level of ethical
functioning at the minimum level of
professional practice. In contrast

Aspirational ethics focuses on doing what is in

the best interests of clients.

Positive ethics is an approach taken by

practitioners who want to do their best
for clients rather than simply meet
minimum standards to stay out of
trouble (Knapp & VandeCreek, 2006).
 Rights and Responsibilities of
Clients and Counselors
A. Rights of Clients

1. Rights of informed consents. The clients are

given information to make informed choices about
entering and/ or continuing the counsellor-client
relationship.
 A. Rights of Clients

2. Minors’ right. Included here would be issues

concerning parental consent and confidentiality.
Exemptions: involving substance abuse, child abuse,
and other crisis matters that usually involve the
family.

3. Right to referral. When the counsellor believes that

he is not qualified to handle a case, or feels that the
type or duration of treatment is too limited for what
the client should receive, it is the counselor’s
prerogative to refer the client to another who can
provide the utmost help.
 B. Duty to Warn and Protect.

1. The duty to protect other people from

potentially dangerous clients.

1. The duty to protect client from

themselves
 Dimension of Confidentiality

Confidentiality and privileged communication are two related but

somewhat different concepts. Both of these concepts are rooted
in a client’s right to privacy. According to (Herlihy & Corey, 2015a).

Confidentiality is an ethical concept, and in most states

it is the legal duty of therapists not to disclose
information about a client.

Privileged communication is a legal concept that

protects clients from having their confidential
communications revealed in court without their
permission
 Exceptions to Confidentiality and Privileged
Communication

1. When the therapist believes a client under the

age of 16 is the victim of incest, rape, child
abuse, or some other crime.
2. When the therapist determines that the client
needs hospitalization.
3. When information is made an issue in a court
action.
4. When clients request that their records be
released to them or to a third party.
In general, the Counselor’s primary obligation is
to protect client disclosures as a vital part of the
therapeutic relationship.
Informing clients about the limits of
confidentiality does not necessarily inhibit
successful counseling
 Five (5) ethical principles
considered relevant to
counseling:

1. Respect for Autonomy. This refers to the

freedom of clients to choose their own direction –
respecting that the client has the ability to make
choices free from the constraints of others (Welfel,
1998; Corey and Callanan, 2007).
 Five (5) ethical principles
considered relevant to
counseling:

1. Non-maleficence. This means “to do no harm.”

Counselors have a responsibility to avoid
utilizing interventions that could potentially
harm clients (Welfel, 1998; Corey et al.,
2007).
 Five (5) ethical principles
considered relevant to
counseling:

3. Beneficence. This refers to the responsibility of

the counselor to do well and to contribute to
the welfare of the client (Forester-Miller and
Davis 1996).
 Five (5) ethical principles
considered relevant to
counseling:

4. Justice. To apply justice is to act in a fair manner.

It is expected that counsleors will act in a
non-discriminatory manner to
individuals and groups.
 Five (5) ethical principles
considered relevant to
counseling:

5. Fidelity. The interests of the client are considered

first before those of the counselor’s
even if such loyalty (towards the client)
is inconvenient or uncomfortable for the
counselor (Welfel, 1998).
Seat Work #4

Please See your Canvas

“Assignment” area
QUIZ #4

Quiz through LMS - Canvas

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