Do counselors have an ethical obligation to work towards social change?

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Do counselors have an ethical obligation to work towards social…

 

Do counselors have an ethical obligation to work towards social change? Is this a core competency for being a counselor? Please cite sections of the ACA, or other, ethics codes to support your response.

Ethics are important in counseling, as they are a means to protect the welfare of the client and counselors by clearly outlining what is appropriate. Counsellors and therapists often come across some difficult and sensitive subjects. This leaves the client in a vulnerable position.