Foundational Principles of Counseling Flashcards
___ is the principle that addresses respect for independence, and self-determination.
Autonmy
The essence of this principle is allowing an individual the freedom of choice and
action.
Autonomy
___ addresses the responsibility of the counselor to encourage clients, when appropriate, to make their own decisions and to act on their own values.
Autonomy
___ is treating equals equally and unequals unequally but in proportion to their relevant differences.
Justice
___ does not mean treating all individuals the same. If an individual is to be treated differently, the counselor needs to be able to offer a rationale that explains the necessity and appropriateness of treating the individual differently.
Justice
___ reflects the counselor’s responsibility to contribute to the welfare of the client.
Beneficience
___ means to do good, to be proactive, and also to prevent harm when possible
Beneficence
___ can come in many forms, such as prevention and early intervention actions that contribute to the betterment of clients.
Beneficence
___ is the concept of not causing harm to others.
Nonmaleficence
___ is often explained as “above all, do no harm.”
Nonmaleficence
This principle is considered by some to be the most critical of all the principles, even though theoretically they are all of equal weight.
Nonmaleficence
This principle reflects both the idea of not inflicting intentional harm, and not engaging in actions that risk harming others.
Nonmaleficence
___is important in a counselor’s efforts toward ensuring “no harm
“.
Weighing potential harm against potential benefitts
___ involves the notions of loyalty, faithfulness, and honoring commitments.
Fidelity
Clients must be able to trust the counselor and have faith in the therapeutic relationship if growth is to occur.
Fidelity
