{"id":274,"date":"2023-08-21T22:55:12","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T22:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/greenersidecounseling.com\/?page_id=274"},"modified":"2023-09-09T18:42:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T18:42:32","slug":"our-cepc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/greenersidecounseling.com\/our-cepc","title":{"rendered":"Code of Ethics &#038; Professional Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"274\" class=\"elementor elementor-274\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a31d2c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a31d2c8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a1f19cb\" data-id=\"a1f19cb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-396c8cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"396c8cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 08-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>1. Client Welfare and Well-being:<\/strong><\/p><p>1.1. We prioritize the well-being, autonomy, and dignity of our clients. Our actions and decisions are guided by their best interests.<\/p><p>1.2. We provide competent, compassionate, and evidence-based therapy services that respect the diversity of our clients&#8217; experiences and backgrounds.<\/p><p><strong>2. Confidentiality and Privacy:<\/strong><\/p><p>2.1. We uphold the highest standards of confidentiality. Client information is treated with the utmost respect and protected according to legal and ethical guidelines.<\/p><p>2.2. We will discuss exceptions to confidentiality with clients, ensuring they are fully informed about the limits of confidentiality.<\/p><p><strong>3. Competence:<\/strong><\/p><p>3.1. We maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development to enhance our knowledge, skills, and ethical awareness.<\/p><p>3.2. We provide services within the scope of our competence, seeking consultation or referring clients to appropriate specialists when necessary.<\/p><p><strong>4. Respect and Cultural Sensitivity:<\/strong><\/p><p>4.1. We respect the values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds of our clients, recognizing the importance of cultural sensitivity in therapy.<\/p><p>4.2. We strive to create an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment, valuing diversity in all its forms.<\/p><p><strong>5. Informed Consent:<\/strong><\/p><p>5.1. We obtain informed consent from clients, providing clear explanations about the therapeutic process, goals, risks, and benefits.<\/p><p>5.2. We respect clients&#8217; autonomy in making decisions about their therapy, ensuring they have the information needed to provide informed consent.<\/p><p><strong>6. Boundaries and Dual Relationships:<\/strong><\/p><p>6.1. We maintain professional boundaries with clients, avoiding dual relationships that could compromise objectivity, integrity, or the therapeutic relationship.<\/p><p>6.2. We are transparent about potential conflicts of interest and strive to prioritize clients&#8217; well-being over our personal interests.<\/p><p><strong>7. Professional Integrity:<\/strong><\/p><p>7.1. We engage in honest, transparent, and respectful interactions with clients, colleagues, and other professionals.<\/p><p>7.2. We do not engage in unethical or fraudulent practices, and we adhere to all legal and ethical obligations.<\/p><p><strong>8. Continuing Education and Supervision:<\/strong><\/p><p>8.1. We engage in ongoing supervision, consultation, and professional development to ensure the quality and ethicality of our services.<\/p><p>8.2. We actively seek feedback to enhance our practice and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.<\/p><p><strong>9. Termination and Referrals:<\/strong><\/p><p>9.1. We carefully assess the appropriateness of therapy termination, ensuring that clients&#8217; needs have been met and they are prepared for the transition.<\/p><p>9.2. We offer referrals to other professionals when clients&#8217; needs are beyond the scope of our expertise or if termination is necessary.<\/p><p><strong>By adhering to this Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, we uphold the values and principles that guide Greener Side Counseling in providing ethical, compassionate, and effective therapy service<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 1. Client Welfare and Well-being: 1.1. We prioritize the well-being, autonomy, and dignity of our clients. Our actions and decisions are guided by their best interests. 1.2. We provide competent, compassionate, and evidence-based therapy services that respect the diversity of our clients&#8217; experiences and backgrounds. 2. 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