Kode Etik Psikologi ASCA & ABKIN

Summary

This presentation covers the ethical code of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). It introduces the role of ASCA as a professional organization for school counselors and highlights the core principles, such as the right to access counseling, privacy, and ethical behavior in school environments. The script also discusses the importance of confidentiality, maintaining professional boundaries, and avoiding dual relationships with students. Additionally, solutions to ethical dilemmas and comparisons between ASCA and another code of ethics, ABKIN, are presented. The importance of ethics in counseling and its impact on students' well-being is emphasized.

Takeaways

• 😀 ASCA (American School Counselor Association) is a professional organization for licensed school counselors, focusing on students' academic, personal, social, and developmental needs.
• 😀 Everyone has the right to access school counseling programs and receive necessary information and support.
• 😀 Students have the right to understand how their educational choices will affect their future opportunities.
• 😀 Privacy is a key ethical principle, and students' counseling relationships should be kept confidential, in accordance with relevant laws and ethical standards.
• 😀 ASCA emphasizes ethical standards for school counselors, including proper evaluation of their responsibilities and informing stakeholders about expected behaviors.
• 😀 Counselors must inform students about counseling goals, techniques, and confidentiality limitations in an appropriate manner.
• 😀 Confidentiality extends to maintaining student case privacy, with counselors prioritizing student privacy and only disclosing information when required by law or if there is a risk of harm.
• 😀 Dual relationships that could impair objectivity or harm students should be avoided by counselors, including maintaining professional boundaries and avoiding social media interactions.
• 😀 Ethical problem-solving in school counseling involves defining issues, applying ASCA standards, considering students' developmental needs, and consulting with others as needed.
• 😀 ASCA and ABKIN codes of ethics share common principles, such as professional responsibility, ethical guidelines for counselors, and sanctions for violations, but differ in specific regulations and cultural context.
• 😀 While ASCA provides guidelines on technology use and student records, ABKIN's foundation is rooted in Indonesian laws and emphasizes national ethical guidelines.

Q & A

What is the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)?

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a professional organization composed of licensed school counselors. Its mission is to support the academic, personal, social, and developmental needs of students through school counseling programs.

What are the core principles of professional responsibility in school counseling as per ASCA's code of ethics?

The core principles of professional responsibility include the right of every individual to access counseling programs, receive necessary support and information, understand the impact of their educational choices, and maintain privacy in the counseling relationship.

What are the ethical standards that school counselors must adhere to?

Ethical standards for school counselors include providing evaluations regarding their responsibilities to students, parents, colleagues, and the community. Counselors must also inform all stakeholders about expected behaviors, values, and practices related to school counseling.

Why is confidentiality so important in school counseling?

Confidentiality is critical in maintaining trust and ensuring that students feel safe in sharing personal information with their counselors. Counselors are expected to protect student privacy, disclose information only when necessary, and consider ethical obligations regarding third-party disclosures.

What is meant by 'dual relationships' in school counseling, and why should they be avoided?

A dual relationship occurs when a counselor has multiple roles with a student, such as being both a counselor and a friend. Such relationships can undermine the objectivity of the counselor and increase risks to the student’s well-being. Counselors must maintain professional boundaries and avoid relationships that could compromise their judgment.

What solutions are suggested by Stone (2001) for addressing ethical problems in school counseling?

Stone suggests that ethical problems can be addressed by: defining the issue emotionally and intellectually, applying ASCA’s ethical standards, considering the student's developmental level, evaluating potential actions and their consequences, and consulting with others when necessary.

How do the ethical guidelines of ASCA compare with those of AIFin?

Both ASCA and AIFin share similarities, such as providing professional responsibilities for counselors, guiding ethical practices, and emphasizing confidentiality. However, ASCA has a more autonomous structure since 1993 and includes specific rules on student records and the use of technology in counseling.

What are the key similarities between the ASCA and AIFin codes of ethics?

Key similarities include both organizations' focus on professional qualifications for counselors, their shared responsibility for enhancing counseling well-being, and the ethical principles they provide as a guide for practice. Both codes also outline the importance of confidentiality, the counselor’s role with other professionals, and the ethical considerations in multicultural counseling.

What does ASCA say about the relationship between school counselors and families?

ASCA emphasizes avoiding counseling relationships with a student’s family members to maintain objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest that might arise from personal relationships affecting professional judgment.

How does confidentiality in school counseling relate to legal requirements?

Counselors must maintain confidentiality while adhering to legal obligations, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). They must protect student records and disclose information only under specific legal circumstances, such as when required by law or when failure to disclose could harm the student or others.