Ethical Principles
Autonomy is the client's right to self-determination. Counselors respect the right of clients to make their own decisions without interference from or dependence on the counselor. Although they guide and facilitate clients' decision making, counselors understand that in the end, clients are free to decide for themselves.
Beneficence is the counselor's obligation to do good for their clients. Counselors have an ethical responsibility to enhance the well-being of their clients.
Non-maleficence is the ethical obligation to do no harm to clients or others.
Justice refers to the ethical principle that obliges counselors to provide equal and fair access and treatment to all students.
Fidelity requires counselors to be honest and avoid any deception or exploitation of any kind as well as honor their commitments.
Sciarra, Daniel. 2004. School counseling foundations and contemporary issues.
Autonomy is the client's right to self-determination. Counselors respect the right of clients to make their own decisions without interference from or dependence on the counselor. Although they guide and facilitate clients' decision making, counselors understand that in the end, clients are free to decide for themselves.
Beneficence is the counselor's obligation to do good for their clients. Counselors have an ethical responsibility to enhance the well-being of their clients.
Non-maleficence is the ethical obligation to do no harm to clients or others.
Justice refers to the ethical principle that obliges counselors to provide equal and fair access and treatment to all students.
Fidelity requires counselors to be honest and avoid any deception or exploitation of any kind as well as honor their commitments.
Sciarra, Daniel. 2004. School counseling foundations and contemporary issues.