American Association of Pastoral Counselors

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As members3 of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, we are committed to the various theologies, traditions, and values of our faith communities and to the dignity and worth of each individual. We are dedicated to advancing the welfare of those who seek our assistance and to the maintenance of high standards of professional conduct and competence. We are accountable for our ministry whatever its setting. This accountability is expressed in relationships to clients, colleagues, students, our faith communities, and through the acceptance and practice of the principles and procedures of this Code of Ethics.

In order to uphold our standards, as members of AAPC we covenant to accept the following foundational premises:
To maintain responsible association with the faith group in which we have ecclesiastical standing.

To avoid discriminating against or refusing employment, educational opportunity or professional assistance to anyone on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or national origin; provided that nothing herein shall limit a member or center from utilizing religious requirements or exercising a religious preference in employment decisions.

To remain abreast of new developments in the field through both educational activities and clinical experience. We agree at all levels of membership to continue post-graduate education and professional growth including supervision, consultation, and active participation in the meetings and affairs of the Association.

To seek out and engage in collegial relationships, recognizing that isolation can lead to a loss of perspective and judgement.

To manage our personal lives in a healthful fashion and to seek appropriate assistance for our own personal problems or conflicts.

To diagnose or provide treatment only for those problems or issues that are within the reasonable boundaries of our competence.

To establish and maintain appropriate professional relationship boundaries.

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