The ninth edition of this essential resource 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.
American Counseling Association (Aca)
978-1-55620-022-9