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Ethics in Counseling and Psychotherapy

By Elizabeth Reynolds Welfel, Mark M. Leach

7th Edition © 2026
Discipline:Counseling
Course:Ethics & Legal Issues
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Welfel/Leach’s “Ethics in Counseling and Psychotherapy,” 7th Edition, prepares readers to deal with issues they will confront in practice. The 10-step model for ethical decision-making guides students and practitioners through complicated ethics cases. Updates include technology (online practice, marketing and tele-supervision); counseling clients from diverse cultural backgrounds (LGBTQ+, those with different abilities, older adults and clients at risk of harming others and themselves); information on law, ethics and professional guidelines; new research in ethical decision-making; work in multiple relationships, informed consent and confidentiality; new areas within assessment; marketing and supervision literature. The text examines emerging ethical issues, enabling students to advance beyond basic awareness and knowledge of the professional codes of ethics.

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Welfel/Leach’s “Ethics in Counseling and Psychotherapy,” 7th Edition, prepares readers to deal with issues they will confront in practice. The 10-step model for ethical decision-making guides students and practitioners through complicated ethics cases. Updates include technology (online practice, marketing and tele-supervision); counseling clients from diverse cultural backgrounds (LGBTQ+, those with different abilities, older adults and clients at risk of harming others and themselves); information on law, ethics and professional guidelines; new research in ethical decision-making; work in multiple relationships, informed consent and confidentiality; new areas within assessment; marketing and supervision literature. The text examines emerging ethical issues, enabling students to advance beyond basic awareness and knowledge of the professional codes of ethics.

In-depth coverage of the role of personal values in ethical practice and the difficulties professionals face due to systemic problems with mental health services in the U.S. is included.

The 7th edition provides extensive case examples and case analysis of ethical issues covering a wide range of situations and age groups, from childhood to the aged.

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Chapters

Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Part 1. A Framework for Understanding Professional Ethical Values and Standards
Part 2. Major Ethical Issues for Counselors and Therapists
Part 3. Prevention and Remediation of Misconduct: The Before and After of Ethics
Part 4. Ethical Issues in Special Settings
References
Appendix A. American Counseling Association, Code of Ethics
Appendix B. American Psychological Association, Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
Appendix C. ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors
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Part 1. A Framework for Understanding Professional Ethical Values and Standards

Chapter 1. Introduction to Professional Ethics: A Psychology and Philosophy for Ethical Practice
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Foundations and Resources for Ethical Practice ↗
Literature from Developmental Psychology ↗
Components of Moral Behavior ↗
Codes of Ethics ↗
Advantages and Limitations of Codes of Ethics ↗
Literature from Philosophy ↗
Thinking About Principles ↗
Literature from Neuroscience ↗
Research on Professional Ethics ↗
The Scope of Unethical Practice ↗
Unaware and At Risk for Unethical Practice ↗
Ethics and the Law ↗
When Personal and Professional Values Conflict ↗
Positive Ethics and Risk Management ↗
Summary ↗
Discussion Questions ↗
Recommended Readings ↗
Additional Online Resources ↗
Chapter 2. A Model for Ethical Practice: Using Resources to Enhance Individual Judgment and Ethical Resolve
Forms of Ethical Reasoning
Intuitive Ethical Judgments
Critical-Evaluative Ethical Judgments
Behavioral Ethics
A Model for Ethical Decision Making
Step 1: Becoming Sensitive to the Moral Dimensions of Practice
Step 2: Identify the Relevant Facts, Sociocultural Context, and Stakeholders
Step 3: Define the Central Issues in the Dilemma and the Available Options
Step 4: Refer to Professional Ethical Standards, Guidelines, and Relevant Laws and Regulations
Step 5: Search Out the Relevant Ethics Literature
Step 6: Apply Fundamental Ethical Principles and Theories to the Situation
When Ethical Principles Conflict
Ethical Theories
Step 7: Consult with Colleagues About the Dilemma
Step 8: Deliberate Independently and Decide
Step 9: Inform Appropriate People and Implement the Decision
Step 10: Reflect on the Actions Taken
Summary
Discussion Questions
Cases for Discussion
Recommended Readings
Additional Online Resources
Chapter 3. Ethical Practice in a Multicultural Society: The Promise of Justice
The Language of Multicultural Counseling
The Foundation of Ethical Practice in a Diverse Society
The Context of the Current Ethical Standards
The Codes of Ethics on Multicultural Practice
Competence with Diverse Populations
A Cultural Critique of Current Ethics Codes
Misinterpretations of Multicultural Competence
When Clients Express Prejudicial Ideas
Cases for Discussion and Analysis
Analysis of the Cases
Multicultural Competencies: Case Application
Conflicts Between Religious Values and Service to Diverse Clients
Summary
Discussion Questions
Cases for Discussion
Recommended Readings
Additional Online Resources

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