Selected Questions You Feel Strongly About Question 7

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Selected questions you feel strongly about Question #7: Before entering therapy, clients should be made aware of the purposes, goals, techniques, policies, and procedures involved. Answer: I strongly agree with this statement Explain answer. Include the question, your answer, and why you decided what you did. Cite specific areas of a code of ethics (ACA, NSAW, AAMFT) that applies to the statement. Reflect on any personal or professional experiences related to this question. 150 words

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The question of whether clients should be informed about the purposes, goals, techniques, policies, and procedures before entering therapy touches on ethical transparency and informed consent. I strongly agree that clients need comprehensive information upfront to make educated decisions about their treatment. Informed consent is a foundational principle outlined in the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics (Standard A.1), emphasizing that clients must receive clear information about the counseling process to prevent misunderstandings and promote autonomy (ACA, 2014). Similarly, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics underscores the importance of informed consent in ensuring clients understand their rights and the nature of services (NASW, 2017). Professionally, I have seen how providing detailed information fosters trust, reduces anxiety, and encourages client engagement. Personally, I believe that transparency aligns with respecting clients’ dignity and autonomy, fundamental values in ethical counseling practice. Overall, informing clients beforehand is essential for ethical, effective, and respectful therapy.

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