Ethics and Decision Making in Counseling and Psychotherapy (5th Edition)

Authors: Robert Rocco Cottone & Vilia Tarvydas
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company (2018) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 978-0826135292

Ethics and Decision Making in Counseling and Psychotherapy (5th Edition) provides a practical, research-informed guide for navigating ethical dilemmas in counseling and psychotherapy. This edition emphasizes structured decision-making, critical thinking, and professional judgment, helping clinicians integrate ethical principles into everyday practice.

Key features include:

• Comprehensive coverage of ethical theories, professional codes, and legal standards relevant to counseling and psychotherapy.

• Practical decision-making models and step-by-step guidance for resolving complex ethical dilemmas.

• Case examples illustrating real-world ethical challenges across diverse counseling settings.

• Updated content addressing multicultural competence, technology and telehealth, confidentiality, and emerging issues in professional practice.

• Reflective exercises and discussion prompts to enhance critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills.

An essential resource for students, educators, and practicing clinicians, this text bridges theory and practice—equipping mental health professionals to make informed, ethical, and responsible decisions in a variety of counseling and psychotherapy contexts.