ACA Code of Ethics

Guidance for Providing Feedback

The Task Force will find feedback the most helpful if it provides specific suggestions regarding how a standard can be strengthened or improved provided it is constructive, specific and grounded in professional practice. Please be respectful of differing perspectives and remember this is not a forum for seeking ethical guidance or discussing specific situations or case studies. Thank you for contributing to this important work. By participating, you are ensuring that we hear from many professionals who are contributing to the development of professional standards that help uphold the integrity of the counseling profession while shaping a code that is reflective of both our professional values and the realities of practice.

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