It is the position of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) that school psychologists, regardless of employment setting, can benefit from professional support and mentorship. Such relationships can help with time management, establishing professional boundaries, identifying a career trajectory, managing relationships, fostering…

This article argues that school psychology programs must prepare future school psychologists to address the needs of our increasingly diverse society. Providing training and field experiences that are grounded in multicultural practices, research, and advocacy will foster greater competence in addressing diverse schools', students', and families'…

Discusses ethical issues of dual relationships and grading in teaching group skills building courses. Offers recommendations for avoiding unethical practice. Concludes personal growth experience can be most beneficial but that this may not necessarily be accomplished in situations in which participants are evaluated for a grade, a recommendation,…

From the standpoint of a journal editor and researcher, this commentary critically reflects on some of the primary notions addressed in the 4 featured articles of the special section, discussing areas of agreement and divergence. As a way of further exploring these ethical and professional concerns, the contentious issue of using school children…

Identifies three global areas for reserach study: (a) clinical studies, (b) counselor training investigation, and (c) evaluation. Issues such as competency, informed consent, confidentiality and privacy, cooptation and manipulation, no treatment controls, validity and generalizability of results, and authorship are discussed. (Author/BL)

Asserts that working with older adults requires specialized preparation in professional ethics. Presents rationale for including specialized ethics training in counseling programs preparing mental health professional to work with older adults, and discusses one way in which this training might be accomplished. (Author/NB)

The phenomenal growth in the use of the Internet over the past 5 years has revolutionized work tasks in hundreds of occupations. Counselors must adequately recognize the potential impact of the Internet on counseling and related professions, especially career counseling, and invest the energy necessary to make that impact positive because it…

Suggests that mental health counselors must be sensitized to ethical issues in practice and work, hone their ethical decision making, be willing to place a value on ethical behavior, and develop ego strength necessary to carry through on their ethical decisions. Offers suggestions for how mental health counselors can enhance each of these…

Presents rationale and procedure for a computer-administered examination in professional ethics. Discusses advantages and implications of computer-administered testing in professional ethics, noting benefits for instructors and students of professional ethics in counseling and counseling psychology. (Author/NB)

Certain, but not all, models of supervision have counseling the supervisee as a legitimate component of supervision. There are differing views on boundary issues associated with the process. The limitations of counseling within the supervision process are considered with regard to ethics and training issues; a case example is provided. (Author/EMK)

Explores issues and ethics of interdisciplinary care based upon discussion among five experienced mental health professionals. Presents their recommendations for effective interdisciplinary work including, ensuring clients give informed consent, maintaining confidentiality, and making sure paraprofessionals and families are involved. Reports that…

Summarizes the national standards for addictions counseling of four different professional groups or boards. The new addictions specialty certification standards that are being developed jointly by the National Board for Certified Counselors and the International Associations of Addictions and Offender Counselors are compared with the standards of…

Supervision of psychologists in training continues to be a valued component of teaching skills and professional development and continues to be researched as part of the professional commitment to process and treatment outcomes. Concomitantly, mentoring within training venues and professional peer consultative venues is gaining recognition as an…

Describes use of mock trial as instructional method to teach legal, ethical, and professional issues in counseling. Offers six steps in construction of mock trial: (1) selection of case type; (2) student research for handbook and information for attorneys; (3) development of actual trial; (4) formulation of deposition session; (5) mock trial; and…

Participants earning a Diploma in Post-Traumatic Stress Counseling in Britain are being evaluated on the evidence of their ability to work safely, ethically, and effectively with real trauma clients. Reflective and ethical qualities are an important part of the assessment. (JOW)