The Counselor and the Law: A guide to legal and ethical practice

by Anne Marie Wheeler, Nancy&#34, Wheeler

This eighth edition provides a current and comprehensive discussion of counselors' legal and ethical responsibilities, an examination of state and federal laws as they relate to practice, and helpful risk management strategies. Attorney Nancy Wheeler and Burt Bertram, a private practitioner and counselor educator, offer real-world practical tips to help navigate professional risks while providing competent clinical care. New or updated topics include matters surrounding informed consent, current case law on duty to warn/protect and issues surrounding suicide in college/university settings, electronic records and ransomware concerns, and updates on state licensure board data regarding boundary violations. The authors' legal and ethical decision-making model will assist counselors and students with processing their own legal and ethical dilemmas, and the ACA Code of Ethics is included as a handy reference.

Genres: Counselling, Psychology, Nonfiction, Grad School

400 pages, Paperback

First published December 30, 2007

Reviews

[Ashton E. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very helpful and practical but also is hindered by the extent to which most laws are state specific so sometimes things apply differently. But a good overview.

[Kristina Greene · Rating 2 out of 5]

So boring that I had to listen to it on audio but it was an important book to read nonetheless.

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

great case examples

This is a great reference for anyone in a mental health counseling graduate program the case examples were incredibly helpful

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for coursework. An informative and easy-to-read book about the subject of law and ethics in the counseling field.

[Morgan Blackledge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Studying for MFT licensure exam.
Will review ASAIP (as soon as I pass)

[Monica Phelps · Rating 3 out of 5]

Necessary but not exactly FUN reading