Ethical Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling Merrill Counseling 7th Edition

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Ethical Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling Merrill Counseling 7th Edition

Ethical Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling Merrill Counseling 7th Edition We are pleased that this text has reached its seventh edition. It continues to be widely used in master’s and doctoral ethics courses. Counseling programs across the United States and around the world adopt it regularly.

Our original goal was simple but ambitious. We wanted to create a practical and comprehensive resource on ethics, law, and professional issues in counseling. The book aims to equip graduate students with essential knowledge. At the same time, it offers practicing counselors clear and usable guidance.

Feedback From Faculty and Students

Over the years, both faculty and students have shared valuable feedback. Many describe the text as thorough and accessible. Others highlight its strong use of real-world examples. These examples help clarify complex ethical and legal topics.

We hope you will find this edition just as engaging. More importantly, we hope it proves useful in both academic study and professional practice.

About the Authors

You may also want to know more about us and our professional backgrounds. From 1997 to 2006, we served as professors in the counseling graduate program at the University of New Orleans.

Ted Remley is an attorney with extensive legal experience. In addition, he has worked as a school counselor and a community college counselor. Barbara Herlihy has served as a school counselor and as a licensed professional counselor. She has practiced in private practice and community agency settings. Currently, she works as a counselor educator with a focus on ethics and social justice.

How This Book Was Created

Before joining the same faculty, we collaborated for many years. We co-authored articles and led workshops on ethical and legal issues in counseling. Over time, these workshops shaped the foundation of this book.

Counselors who attended our workshops came from diverse settings. However, they shared common values. They showed a strong commitment to client welfare. They also wanted to stay current with ethical standards. Most importantly, they sought confidence in managing legal responsibilities.

Many counselors expressed feeling overwhelmed by real-world demands. They often struggled to separate ethical concerns from legal ones. This book grew directly from those challenges and needs.