Ethics Topic Paper* TOPIC ASSIGNED BY PROFESSOR
The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you with the research and issues surrounding a current ethics topics. You will write an 5 paged APA style paper on an ethics topic selected by the faculty for this particular course section. THIS IS TO BE WRITTEN BY THE STUDENT AND THE USE OF AI ASSISTED TECHNOLOGY WILL BE REGARDED AS PLAIGARISM.
Part I.
Your paper should include (but not be limited to):
1. An introduction to the topic- You should clearly explain and present a comprehensible explanation of the topic which should be supported by citations in the literature.
2. A critical review of the literature. This section should answer the question, “What does the literature say?” You should provide a sufficient review of the literature using scientific journals, and scholarly books.
3. At a minimum, your paper should comment on:
a. The application of the code of ethics to your chosen topic [CACREP II.G.1.j; CMHC A.2, B.1, C.9, D.7; SC A.2, B.1];
b. The use of sound ethical judgment with regard to this topic [CACREP II.G.5.g.];
Part II.
1. Provide a general discussion on the kinds of resources that counselors’ access to support ethical practice. Part II includes a discussion on:
a. How is counselor self-care related to ethics? How can counselor self-evaluation, professional and personal, assist with practice? [CACREP 2.F.1.l. II.G.1.d., e.];
b. When should a counselor obtain supervision?
c. How can supervision support self care as an ethical practice?
d. Signs that a counselor may be impaired, and not functioning ethically.
