Ethical and Professional Considerations Discussion

Discussion: Ethical and Professional Considerations for Professional Practice Ethics are important to establish as a counseling professional and are an important part of a counselor’s professional disposition. You may face ethical issues in your day-to-day interactions that seem difficult to navigate and handle. However, ethical issues that you face as a couples and family counselor can be significantly more complex and involve additional legal and professional considerations as well. Couples and family counselors often work with multiple people in the room and those people are often involved with other caregivers. Thus, the ethical management of confidentiality is paramount. Counseling professionals must also make decisions about ethical practice as they relate to issues such as fees/payment, access to care, professional development,