Use the Ethical Principles of the American Counseling Association Operate within the principles affirmed by the American Counseling Association (American Counseling Association [ACA], 2010 ) is a moral obligation. and mandatory ethics for all advisors. Implementing the principles of autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, and fidelity can stimulate the creation of a healing environment in which clients feel safe to explore the benefits of a therapeutic relationship (ACA, 2010). Often, clients are unconsciously viewed and viewed as vulnerable based on the severity of the circumstances that trigger the need for counseling. This hierarchy, based on the assumption of weakness, is a flawed concept that counselors and administrative staff routinely employ. Clients who are learning to cope with domestic violence, chemical dependency, and anger management are just as vulnerable as clients who struggle with depression, grief and loss, and extreme anxiety. All clients are vulnerable, regardless of the circumstances that lead them to seek counseling services. For some clients, just asking for advice is a very revealing and helpless experience. Some clients may become defensive while others may withdraw; However, both cases are attempts at hedging and protection in an uncertain situation. Having a working knowledge and understanding of this concept, I will use loyalty in administering my interactions with my clients (ACA, 2010). I will carefully consider all commitments before entering into a therapeutic agreement with my clients (ACA, 2010). An example of this would be to carefully consider, depending on the client's level of understanding, payment and fee schedules as well as the goals of counseling and the objective of treatment...... middle of paper .. .... services without being supervised by a doctor. That said, it is beneficial and an ethical requirement for mental health counselors to seek and submit to consultation and collaboration with colleagues and physicians for the benefit of the client (ACA, 2010). The ACA (2010) provides ethical guidance for a variety of areas, for example, standards of conduct and behavior between counselor and client, trainee training, supervisor responsibility, confidentiality, etc. The AMHCA echoes the ethical guidelines, continuing education practices, and legislative initiatives of the ACA (ACA, 2010; AMHCA, 2010). . Additionally, the AMHCA includes professional liability insurance for students and access to a quarterly professional journal in their membership fee (AMHCA, 2010). NAADAC is the global leader in substance abuse education, treatment, prevention and recovery..