Unit 03: Working ethically with counselling skills

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1. Understand what is meant by an ethical framework

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  • 1.1. Explain the key features of a recognised ethical framework for counselling
  • 1.2. Compare chosen ethical framework with that of another professional body or organisation

2. Know how an ethical framework relates to the use of counselling skills

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  • 2.1. Describe how an ethical framework applies to the use of counselling skills
  • 2.2. Outline the competencies that are required to use counselling skills within an ethical framework

3. Understand the importance of the setting in which counselling skills are used

4. Understand the concepts of ethical referral

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  • 4.3. Explain referral processes
  • 4.4. Explain when, how and why confidentiality and boundaries may be breached