The Counselor and the Law

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Ann M. Ordway, JD, PhD, is the program director for the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, an international, multidisciplinary professional organization dedicated to the resolution of family conflict. Dr. Ordway has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. Dr. Ordway has been a professor in graduate-level counselor education programs for more than 12 years. Her scholarship is focused on ethics and on increasing the preparedness of counselors taking on court-involved roles or being subpoenaed for court proceedings involving their clients. She has published and presented nationally and internationally on related topics.

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New and revised ninth edition of this essential resource that provides timely and needed coverage of new legislation impacting the counseling field as well as guidance tailored to the new American Counseling Association Code of Ethics to be released in 2026. 

Written by attorney and counselor educator Ann M. Ordway, this new edition includes references to the updated ACA Code of Ethics and prepares counselors for intentional and unintentional court-involved roles, ethical considerations, and guidelines for maintaining appropriate records and responding to subpoenas. A vital tool for students, counselors, educators, and supervisors, The Counselor and the Law equips readers to navigate the intersection of ethics and law across jurisdictions, recognize and avoid common ethical pitfalls, and understand the scope and limits of counselor advocacy in legal settings.

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Chapter 1        Overview of Law, Ethics, and Professionalism                  Chapter 2        The Counseling Profession Chapter 3        Guiding Principles Chapter 4        Self-Care and Wellness Chapter 5         The Counseling Relationship Chapter 6        Confidentiality, Privilege, and Privacy Chapter 7        Record and Documentation Chapter 8        Professional Responsibility Chapter 9        Issues with Professional Boundaries Chapter 10     Duties to Report, Warn, or Protect Chapter 11     Suicide and Threats of Harm to Self Chapter 12     Relationships with Other Professionals Chapter 13     Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation Chapter 14     Teaching, Training, and Supervision Chapter 15     Technology and Counseling Chapter 16     Managing Your Counseling Practice Chapter 17     Counselors in Court Chapter 18     Ethical Decision Making and Resolving Ethical Issues Chapter 19     Civil Malpractice, Liability, Criminal Actions, and Licensing Boards Chapter 20     A Guide for Counseling Licensing Boards: Application and Process