Foundations of Ethical Practice, Research, and Teaching in Psychology and Counseling

Karen Strohm Kitchener, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Denver. She won the 2010 APA Ethics Educator award for her outstanding contribution to ethics education. Sharon K. Anderson, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Counseling and Careers Development in the School of Education at the Colorado State University.

Part I: Foundations of Ethical Reasoning and Character. Ethics: What It Is and What It Is Not. Thinking Well About Doing Good. Foundational Principles and Using Them to Think Well. The Practicalities of Ethical Decision Making. Virtue Ethics: The Foundation of a Moral Life. Professional Ethical Identity: Developing the Foundation of a Professional's Character. Part II: Ethical Issues Across Professional Roles in Psychology and Counseling. Competence: Doing Good and Avoiding Harm. Competence: Doing Good in Practice, Teaching and Research. Respecting Others with Informed Consent. Smith, Confidentiality: Doing Good, Avoiding Harm, and Maintaining Trust. Multiple Roles and Professional Boundaries: Providing Benefit and Avoiding Harm. Sexualized Professional Relationships: Causing Harm. Social Justice: Beyond Being Fair to Advocacy.