Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions, 11th Edition

ABOUT THE BOOK

Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions, 11th Edition by Gerald Corey, Marianne Schneider Corey, and Cindy Corey is a comprehensive textbook that explores the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities involved in counseling and other helping professions. It provides students and practitioners with the knowledge and practical guidance needed to recognize ethical challenges, evaluate professional dilemmas, and make informed decisions that protect clients and maintain professional standards.

The book examines the foundations of ethical practice, including personal and professional values, ethical decision-making models, counselor self-awareness, client rights, informed consent, confidentiality, privacy, professional boundaries, multiple relationships, and professional competence. It also discusses the importance of ethical responsibilities in supervision, consultation, research, assessment, and the use of technology in counseling services.

A major focus of the eleventh edition is the application of ethical principles to contemporary professional practice. It addresses multicultural counseling, diversity, social justice, advocacy, ethical responsibilities in group counseling, couples and family therapy, and community-based mental health services. Readers are encouraged to understand how cultural differences, personal beliefs, professional obligations, and legal requirements can influence the counseling relationship and the decisions practitioners make.

One of the book's distinctive features is its inclusion of Voices From the Field, which presents perspectives from approximately 40 respected professionals in counseling and related disciplines. Real-world case studies, ethical dilemmas, self-assessment exercises, reflection questions, and discussions of professional ethical codes help readers connect theoretical principles with practical situations. These learning features encourage critical thinking, self-examination, and the development of sound professional judgment.

Ideal for students and professionals in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, mental health, and human services, Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions serves as both an academic textbook and a practical professional reference. It equips readers with the ethical awareness, decision-making skills, and professional values necessary to establish trusting relationships, respect client rights, and provide responsible, effective, and culturally responsive services.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Gerald Corey, EdD, ABPP, is Professor Emeritus of Human Services and Counseling at California State University, Fullerton, and a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Counseling at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans. He is an internationally recognized educator, author, and licensed psychologist specializing in counseling theories, group counseling, professional ethics, and psychotherapy. He has received numerous professional honors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Mental Health Counselors Association and the Eminent Career Award from the Association for Specialists in Group Work. Dr. Corey has authored or co-authored numerous influential textbooks and scholarly publications that are widely used in counseling and psychology education.

Marianne Schneider Corey, MA, is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and a National Certified Counselor. She specializes in group counseling, counselor education, personal development, and professional training. She has extensive experience leading counseling groups, conducting professional workshops, and facilitating self-exploration programs for graduate students. She is a Fellow of the Association for Specialists in Group Work and has received several professional honors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Mental Health Counselors Association.

Cindy Corey, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in San Diego, California, and a multicultural consultant. She specializes in multicultural counseling, community clinical psychology, social justice, diversity training, and clinical education. Her professional experience includes teaching in graduate counseling and psychology programs, developing culturally responsive intervention programs, and supporting individuals and communities through counseling and outreach initiatives. She has also worked with refugee youth and organizations addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Together, Gerald Corey, Marianne Schneider Corey, and Cindy Corey combine extensive academic, clinical, and professional experience in counseling, psychotherapy, multicultural practice, and ethical decision-making. Their collective expertise provides the foundation for Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions, helping students and professionals develop sound ethical judgment and responsible practices in the helping professions.