Counselor Ethics - Ethical Counselors
A 3 hour course that reviews the ethical dilemmas faced by today's counselors and treatment professionals.   

Goals/Objectives

This course will take you beyond the basic understanding of the ethical principles that guide the chemical dependency field. It will focus not on the code but rather on a different approach to the study of Ethics. You will be asked to examine how you developed your own personal code of ethics and how you apply that to your practice and to your professional Code of Ethics. Information will also be given on the guidelines for ethical practice as well as methods for ethical decision making. A exploration of some of the areas of ethical dilemmas will be accomplished through case reviews.

By participating in this Distance Learning Course the trainee will:

  1. learn the necessary definitions when dealing with ethics;
  2. briefly review the NAADAC Code of Ethics that govern the chemical dependency field;
  3. examine the issues of conscience and conscience formation that guide ethical decision-making;
  4. identify the role of values and morals as they relate to ethical practice;
  5. examine areas of ethical dilemma that are impacting the field today;
  6. identify guidelines for ethical practice;
  7. review a model for ethical decision making;
  8. create a forum to discuss practical application and special issues related to counselor ethics through the use of internet technologies.

Your Course Instructor:
Charlotte Chapman
Licensed Professional Counselor

Charlotte Chapman has been in the addictions field for twenty years. She has practiced as a counselor, supervisor and program director. Charlotte has been teaching ethics for the past ten years. She has published articles and courses on ethics for addiction professionals and has served on state and national certification boards and ethics committees. Charlotte is a licensed professional counselor, a licensed substance abuse treatment provider, a certified addictions counselor and a certified clinical supervisor in Virginia. She is currently the director of training for the Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Richmond, VA.