Ethical Decision-making Models
The ACA Code of Ethics dictates to
counselors that because “… there is no specific ethical decision-making
model that is most effective, counselors are expected to be familiar with a
credible model of decision making that can bear public scrutiny and its
application” (ACA, 2005, p. 3).
The ACA recognizes that adherence
to a code of ethics alone cannot solve all the ethical dilemmas that a
counselor may professionally encounter; there are just too many possible gaps
or legal contradictions. Therefore, it is necessary for counselors to have a
process and strategies in place to help them make difficult ethical decisions.
Give an analysis of two ethical
decision-making models. Then evaluate two strengths and two limitations of each
model. In your evaluation, be sure to include why you think each is a strength
or limitation.
