1. Ethical issues faced when counseling oppressed populations
... socioeconomic status. Psychologists try to eliminate the effect of their work of biases based on those factors, and they do not knowingly participate in or condone unfair discriminatory practices. (APA, 1992, pp. 1599-1600) The American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, and other professional mental health associations affirm that counselors should be aware of the prevailing community standards ... the unique therapeutic power that can be used to empower clients in their life-changing journeys, therapy also has the potential to do harm to participants. The coun...
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