Presents information concerning both ethical and legal aspects of violence as they relate to client welfare, dangerousness, confidentiality or duty to warn, and counselor violence. Uses case material to illustrate both the ethical standards and the laws and statutes that provide directives for professional behavior. (Author/ABB)

Argues that behavior therapists are really ethical relativists and sometimes ethical skeptics. Ethical naturalism found in operant behavior therapy does entail ethical relativism. Other authors respond to these views. (Author)

Discusses diverse roles and skills needed by counselors and explores the ethics involved in counseling. Identifies four main roles of college counselors: document processors, advisors, counselors, and advocates. Asserts that counselors must be accurate in roles of document processors and advisors and honest in roles of counselors and advocates.…

Discusses the growth and evolution of the mental health counseling profession, including the impact of various professional associations. Examines the changing roles of the mental health counselor, identity and ethical issues, private practice, reimbursement, and training. Presents an optimistic view of the profession's future, but encourages…

Responds to earlier article by Mio and Iwamasa (1993) on white researchers investigating ethnic-minority populations and other cross-cultural issues. Organizes concerns raised by Mio and Iwamasa under two themes: ethical issues and professional turf. Concentrates on ethical issues having to do with nonmaleficence, beneficence, privacy, gratitude,…