Discussion questions

Answer each of the following questions individually, using at least one citation:

1. Review the ACA code of ethics. What challenges could be presented by this code? Be specific.

2. What does it mean to do “too much work” as a counselor in a session? How can someone guard against doing “too much work”?

3. Why are boundaries important in counseling sessions?

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Question 1

The ACA Code of ethics provides ethical guidelines that should be followed by counselors as they perform the duties and tasks that are expected of them. Several challenges could be presented by the code. The first is interpretation. Interpretation of ethical codes differs from one organization to another.

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