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    Here are some key points in response to the processing questions: 1. A right is a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way freely without being impeded. Rights protect individuals' freedom and entitlements. 2. A responsibility arises when someone is expected or required to do something as part of their role or duties. Responsibilities are obligations that an individual is expected to fulfill. 3. Yes, counselors have rights as professionals. For example, they have a right to a safe work environment, to be treated with respect and dignity by clients, and to practice according to their professional code of ethics without undue interference. 4. Yes, clients also have responsibilities in the

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    Here are some key points in response to the processing questions: 1. A right is a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way freely without being impeded. Rights protect individuals' freedom and entitlements. 2. A responsibility arises when someone is expected or required to do something as part of their role or duties. Responsibilities are obligations that an individual is expected to fulfill. 3. Yes, counselors have rights as professionals. For example, they have a right to a safe work environment, to be treated with respect and dignity by clients, and to practice according to their professional code of ethics without undue interference. 4. Yes, clients also have responsibilities in the

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    Here are some key points in response to the processing questions: 1. A right is a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way freely without being impeded. Rights protect individuals' freedom and entitlements. 2. A responsibility arises when someone is expected or required to do something as part of their role or duties. Responsibilities are obligations that an individual is expected to fulfill. 3. Yes, counselors have rights as professionals. For example, they have a right to a safe work environment, to be treated with respect and dignity by clients, and to practice according to their professional code of ethics without undue interference. 4. Yes, clients also have responsibilities in the

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    Here are some key points in response to the processing questions: 1. A right is a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way freely without being impeded. Rights protect individuals' freedom and entitlements. 2. A responsibility arises when someone is expected or required to do something as part of their role or duties. Responsibilities are obligations that an individual is expected to fulfill. 3. Yes, counselors have rights as professionals. For example, they have a right to a safe work environment, to be treated with respect and dignity by clients, and to practice according to their professional code of ethics without undue interference. 4. Yes, clients also have responsibilities in the

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    VALUE RIGHTS,

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    AND
    ACCOUNTABILITIES
    • Every counselling session is a professional
    relationship between the counsellor and the
    counselee. If we are talking about therapy, the
    session is between the psychologist and the
    client. With every start of the session, both the
    counsellor and the client is bounded by
    guidelines and protocols. As a practitioner, the
    counsellor is bounded to follow a Code of
    Ethics in the area he is practicing the
    Profession. In the Philippines, the practitioners
    are regulated by the Guidelines set by the
    Philippine Guidance Counselor’s Organization
    (PGCA) and the Professional Regulatory
    Commission (PRC).
    Code of Ethics for Counselors & The Counseling Pr
    ofession

    PHILIPPINE GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING


    ASSOCIATION, INC.
    Accredited Professional Organization (APO)
    by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

    PROPOSED CODE OF ETHICS


    (REVISED as of December 21, 2006 @ Dr. Villar’s
    Residence)
    PREAMBLE
    The Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, Inc. (PGCA) is an
    organization of helping professionals whose members are committed to
    the development of the well-functioning individual in a society utilizing
    his/her potentials to the fullest. Members of the Association are bound to
    uphold the dignity and worth of the individual throughout life in the
    following settings: educational, community, clinical, hospital, or
    industry.
    This Code of Ethics in Guidance and Counseling expresses the ethical
    principles and values of the Association and serves as a guide to the
    professional and personal conduct of all its members. It also informs the
    public which they serve of the standards of ethical conduct for which
    members are to be responsible and accountable. The Code reflects such
    values as integrity, competence, responsibility and an understanding of
    Members have a responsibility to ensure that they are familiar
    with this Code of Ethics, understand its application to their
    professional and personal conduct, and strive to adhere to its
    principles and values. They should also be familiar with other
    sources of information which will assist them in making
    informed professional decisions. These include the laws, rules
    and regulations, and policies which are professionally relevant
    in their working environment.
    Members are accountable to both the public and their peers
    and are therefore subject to the complaints and disciplinary
    procedures of the Philippine Guidance and Counseling
    Association. By accepting this statement of ethics, members of
    the Association are committing themselves to act ethically in
    ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
    · Fair treatment of all clients and
    The expectations for ethical the provision of adequate services
    conduct as expressed in this Code · Equal opportunity to clients
    are based on the following availing counseling services
    fundamental principles: · Ensuring the integrity of
    · Respecting human rights and practitioner-client relationship
    dignity · Fostering the practitioner’s self-
    · Respect for the client’s right to knowledge and care for self
    be self-governing · Enhancing the quality of
    · A commitment to promoting the professional knowledge and its
    client’s well being application
    · Fostering responsible caring · Responsibility to the society
    Learning Activity
    Both Clients and Counselors have rights
    and obligations. Since counselling is an
    agreement between the practitioner and
    the client, both should maintain each
    other’s rights
    and obligations. Write in the column
    below which is classified as Client’s
    Rights and
    Obligations and which is classified as
    Counselor’s obligations.
    Client’s Rights and Counselor’s Rights and
    Obligations Obligations
    Processing Questions:
    1. When can you consider
    something to be a Right?
    2. Explain when something
    becomes a Responsibility.
    3. Do counsellors have Rights?
    4. Does clients have
    Responsibilities?

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