Synopsis "ethics & professional development for addiction counselors (in English)"
In Ethics & Professional Development for Addiction Counselors, Dr. Marcus Mottley defines and clarifies a wide number of ethical issues and dilemmas involving conflicts of interest, boundary issues, confidentiality, professional behaviors and the core obligations, roles and responsibilities of addiction counselors. Addiction professionals who use this book will become highly aware of their own values, attitudes and behaviors and how these might impact their professional conduct and their relationships with clients. Counselors will also gain insights and get clarification on key topics such as documentation, self-disclosure, dual relationships, cultural competence and HIPAA guidelines. Ethics & Professional Development for Addiction Counselors is a concise manual that includes the twelve principles of ethics, eleven principles of professional development and key guidelines, issues and information that are part of the core knowledge requirements for the licensing, certification and re-certification of addiction counselors. Ethics & Professional Development is a precise, no fluff, get-right-to-the-point guide, reference and training manual for counselors, therapists, healthcare professionals and others interested in the field of addictions and the treatment of alcoholism and drug use.
