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American Association of Christian Counselors AACC Code of Ethics Y-2023 Code of Ethics FINAL
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American Associationof Christian Counselors
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AACC Code of Ethics
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Y-2023 Code of Ethics
Developed by the
AACC Law and Ethics Committee
AACC Y-2023 Code of Ethics 1
, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) would like to recognize the following
individuals for their time, diligence, contributions, and professional expertise given to the AACC
regarding the Y-2023 Code of Ethics for Christian Counselors:
Executive Draft Committee
• Timothy E. Clinton, Ed.D., President, AACC
• Ronald E. Hawkins, Ed.D., Vice President for Professional Development, AACC
• Mercy Connors, Ph.D.
• David Jenkins, Psy.D.
• Jeanneane Maxon, J.D.
• Mark Camper, B.S.
Executive Review Committee
Matthew Stanford, Ph.D.
John Thomas, Ph.D., Ph.D.
Ian Jones, Ph.D.
Gregg Jantz, Ph.D.
Lynelle Buchanan, Ph.D.
David King, DSW
Shannae Anderson, Ph.D.
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface to the Y-2023 Final Code ……………………………………..……………………………………………………….6
Applicability of the Code ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…7
Introduction and Mission ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
Biblical and Ethical Foundations of the AACC Ethics Code ……………………………………………………….10
I. Ethical Standards ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11
ES1-000: A Judeo-Christian Worldview – Practicing through Faith and Values .................11
ES1-010: Affirming Human Worth and Dignity …………………………………………………………….11
ES1-020: An Orientation of Beneficence ........................................................................... 12
ES1-100: Compassion in Christian Counseling – A Call to Service ....................................... 12
ES1-110: No Harm or Exploitation Allowed ...................................................................... 12
ES1-120: Refusal to Participate in Potentially Harmful Actions of Clients .…….……………..13
ES1-130: Sexual Misconduct Forbidden ............................................................................ 14
ES1-140: Dual and Multiple Relationships ........................................................................ 15
ES1-200: Competence in Christian Counseling – A Call to Excellence ………………………………17
ES1-210: Honoring the Call to Competent Christian Counseling ...................................... 17
ES1-220: Responsibility to Maintain Expertise .................................................................. 17
ES1-230: Maintaining Integrity in Work, Reports, and Relationships ............................... 19
ES1-240: Duties to Consult and/or Refer .......................................................................... 19
ES1-250: Christian Counselor Self-care ………………………………………………………………………..20
ES1-300: Consent in Christian Counseling – A Call to Integrity ………………………………………..21
ES1-310: Securing Informed Consent …………………………………………………………………………..21
ES1-320: Consent in the Structure and Process of Counseling ......................................... 21
ES1-330: Consent for Biblical and Spiritual Practices in Counseling ................................. 22
ES1-340: Special Consent for More Difficult Interventions …………………………………………..22
ES1-350: Changes in the Counselor’s Role ……………………………………………………………………22
ES1-400: Confidentiality in Christian Counseling – A Call to Trustworthiness .................... 23
ES1-410: Maintaining Client Confidentiality ……………………………………………………………….. 23
ES1-420: Asserting Confidentiality or Privilege Following Demands for Disclosure ......... 23
ES1-430: Protecting Persons from Deadly Harm – The Rule of Mandatory Disclosure ….24
ES1-440: Disclosure for Supervision, Consultation, Teaching, Preaching, and
Publication …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25
ES1-450: Maintaining Privacy and Preserving Client Records ........................................... 25
ES1-460: Advocacy for Privacy Rights Against Intrusive Powers ……………………………………25
ES1-500: Cultural Regard in Christian Counseling – A Call to Dignity ................................. 25
ES1-510: Affirming the Worth and Value of Others ……………………………………………………..25
ES1-520: Cultural Competency.......................................................................................... 25
ES1-530: Working with Persons of Different Faiths, Religions, and Values …………………..26
ES1-540: Cultural Sensitivity ………………………………………………………………………………………..26
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, ES1-550: Action if Value Differences Interfere with Counseling....................................... 26
ES1-600: Case Management in Christian Counseling – A Call to Soundness .................... 26
ES1-610: Treatment Planning .......................................................................................... 26
ES1-620: Case Notes and Proper Record-keeping .......................................................... 27
ES1-630: Working with Couples, Families, and Groups .................................................. 27
ES1-640: Continuity of Care and Service Interruption .................................................... 28
ES1-700: Collegiality in Christian Counseling – A Call to Relationship .............................. 29
ES1-710: Relationships in the Professional and Ministerial Workplace ......................... 29
ES1-720: Christian Counselors as Employers .................................................................. 30
ES1-730: Christian Counselors as Employees.................................................................. 30
ES1-740: Base Standards for Educators and Supervisors................................................ 31
ES1-750: Specific Standards for Counselor Education Programs .................................... 32
ES1-760: Specific Standards for Counselor Supervision Programs ................................. 34
ES1-800: Community Presence in Christian Counseling – A Call to Humility .................... 35
ES1-810: Advertising and Public Relations ...................................................................... 35
ES1-820: Statements in Public Communications ............................................................ 35
ES1-830: Communication of Association with the AACC and Other Groups .................. 35
ES1-840: Communication of Work Products and Training Materials ............................. 35
ES1-850: Testimonials ..................................................................................................... 36
ES1-860: Guidelines in Public Statements by Others ...................................................... 36
ES1-870: Ethical Relationships with the State and Other Social Systems ....................... 36
ES1-880: Writing and Publication Ethics in Christian Counseling ................................... 36
ES1-890: Ethical Standards for Christian Counseling Researchers.................................. 37
II. Use of Technology and Technology-related Applications ..................................................... 40
ES2-000: Additional Ethical Standards in the Use of Technology...................................... 40
ES2-010: Technology Orientation.................................................................................... 40
ES2-100: Core Ethical Standards in the Use of Technology ............................................... 40
ES2-110: Compassion in Technology Applications .......................................................... 40
ES2-120: Competence in Technology Applications ......................................................... 41
ES2-130: Consent in Technology Applications ................................................................ 42
ES2-140: Confidentiality in Technology Applications...................................................... 42
ES2-150: Cultural Regard in Technology Applications .................................................... 43
ES2-160: Case Management in Technology Applications ............................................... 43
ES2-170: Collegiality in Technology Applications ............................................................ 43
ES2-180: Community Presence in Technology Applications ........................................... 43
III. Additional Ethical Standards for Licensed Christian Counselors .......................................... 44
ES3-000: Definitions and Roles of Licensed Christian Counselors …………….……………………44
ES3-100: Fees, Client Billing, and Financial Relationships ................................................. 44
ES3-110: Setting Fees ...................................................................................................... 44
ES3-200: Third-party Payers and Managed Care Entities .................................................. 45
ES3-210: Relationship with Managed Care ..................................................................... 45
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