CCN-655 Topic 2 DQ 1
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As a Christian counselor, I recognize that my faith is an integral part of my professional practice. I understand wholeheartedly that the Holy Spirit can work through me to guide and empower the counseling process. By integrating my faith with evidence-based practices, I would work to provide holistic care that addresses the spiritual, emotional, and psychological needs of the clients that I serve. According to the ACA (2014), one of the fundamental principles to ethical behavior includes “beneficence, or working for the good of the individual and society by promoting mental health, and well-being.”
Furthermore, as a Christian counselor I rely on discernment and wisdom to discern the promptings of the Holy Spirit within my counseling sessions. Cultivating a prayerful attitude and seeking guidance from God in all aspects of the decision-making process. Through prayer, reflection, and spiritual discernment, I can decide whether the promptings that I perceive align with the biblical principles and professional ethics Third, as a Christian counselor I adhere to professional ethical guidelines established by various associations and licensing boards. These guidelines outline ethical principles and standards of practice which include issues related to confidentiality, informed consent, boundary maintenance, and professional competence. It is important to understand and uphold these ethical standards to ensure the welfare and integrity of the clients that I serve. As a Christian counselor I also engage in a collaborative decision-making with my clients, while obviously
respecting their autonomy and agency within the counseling process. I would ensure that I create a safe and supportive environment where my clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings and beliefs. I would also seek to facilitate a collaborative relationship with my clients, where they can feel free to discuss spiritual matters and integrate faith into the counseling process when appropriate and desired by the clients. This goes hand in hand with supervision and consultation, as a Christian counselor
I must engage in ongoing supervision with experienced mentors and supervisors. Supervision provides me with an opportunity to reflect on my clinical work, seek feedback and explore ethical dilemmas in a supportive environment. Because of this consultation I can gain valuable insight and varying perspectives that help navigate complex ethical and spiritual issues within the counseling practice. Finally, as a counselor practicing within the Christian faith I must prioritize continuing education and training to stay informed about current developments within the counseling theories and Christian theology. By continuing to attend workshops, seminars to deepen my understanding of ethical issues, spiritual integration and evidence-based practices. Continuing this education empowers me to enhance my skills and spiritual integration and evidence-based practices. This empowers my to enhance my skills, and knowledge, which will equip me to serve my clients while also honoring my faith commitments. Reference
American Counseling Association. (2014).
2014
ACA code of ethics. Retrieved
https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2014-
code-of-ethics-finaladdress.pdf
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