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Code of Ethics

A Code of Ethics for Georgia Christian Counselors and
Therapists Compiled by the Board of Examiners for
Georgia Christian Counselors and Therapist

 Confrontation of Unethical Conduct and/or Malpractice

 The counselor should evaluate the relative benefit of investing in malpractice insurance, as the GCCA carries no legal responsibility for the GCCA counselor. The board will have a working Ethics Committee which can provide consultation to individual Christian counselors. You may be confronting ethical dilemmas and may want some guidance, but the Board bears no responsibility for the outcome of such.

 

In the event that a GCCA counselor becomes aware of unethical behavior and/or possibly damaging counsel given by another GCCA counselor, the first counselor is under obligation to confront the offending one. The method prescribed in Matthew 18: 15-17 should be followed. Where laws have been broken, there may be legal responsibility to report as well.

 

If the Board becomes aware that a member has been accused of unethical conduct, the Ethics Committee of the Board will investigate the situation and recommend discipline, including revocation or suspension of certification if appropriate. If such action is indicated, the Ethics Committee will maintain loving and concerned liaison with the person and others involved as appropriate. and will encourage repentance, forgiveness, and restoration of certification whenever possible.

Biblical Foundations

Conflicts, difficulties, power struggles, trials and tribulations are normal and to be expected,
whether one is a Christian or not. (John 16:33; Psalm 37:7; Romans 2:9)
 
We are to grow and mature through these things that we experience. (James 1:2-4; 1 Thessalonians 5:18)
 
We are to encourage and support each other. (John 15:17; Ephesians 4:32; John 13:35)
 
We are to demonstrate the lordship of Christ in our lives by servant-like leadership, a sense of community,
and the lifestyle that reflects the will of God. (Matthew 20:25-28; Colossians 3:12-17: John 12:28)
 
We are to admonish each other, especially those in positions of leadership and trust.
It may even be necessary to discipline each other in love, being constructive rather than judgmental.
In so disciplining, we must always be mindful of our own shortcomings
(Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Corinthians 5:11-13; Galatians 6:1

General Prudential Role

The life and practice of the Christian counselor should be lived with true regard for the One who gave Himself for us, “that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.” (Titus 2:14)

Georgia Christian Counselors Association

1635 Old 41 Highway

Suite 112-222

Kennesaw, GA, 30152

Email: gachristiancounselors@gmail.com

Phone: 770-429-1200

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