Wk1 Ethical Implications Consider how historical trends intersect with current understandings of competent, ethical practice in sexuality counseling. To prepare for this assignment, choose one historical perspective regarding sex and sexuality that has changed over time. Think about how this perspective change impacts the role of sexuality counselors, especially in regard to ethical considerations. With these thoughts in mind: Provide an example of a change in historical perspective regarding sex and sexuality that impacts the role of sexuality counselors. Explain how this impact might have ethical implications for the practice of sexuality counseling today. Be specific and provide references to the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and/or American Counseling Association (ACA) codes of ethics, especially in reference to issues surrounding boundaries and sexual contact with current or former clients. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources. Learning Resources Course Text: Long, L. L., Burnett, J. A., & Thomas, R. V. (2006). Sexuality counseling: An integrative approach. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Chapter 1, `Introduction to Sexuality Counseling` Article: American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. (2008). Code of ethics. Retrieved from http://www.aasect.org/codeofethics.asp Article: American Counseling Association. (2005). ACA code of ethics. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.org/Resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf Article: Goodwach, R. (2005). Sex therapy: Historical evolution, current practice. Part I. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy, 26(3), 155164. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database. Article: Southern, S., & Cade, R. (2011). Sexuality counseling: A professional specialization comes of age. The Family Journal, 19(3), 246262. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the SAGE database.

Wk1 Ethical Implications Consider how historical trends intersect with current understandings of competent, ethical practice in sexuality counseling. To prepare for this assignment, choose one historical perspective regarding sex and sexuality that has changed over time. Think about how this perspective change impacts the role of sexuality counselors, especially in regard to ethical considerations. With these thoughts in mind: Provide an example of a change in historical perspective regarding sex and sexuality that impacts the role of sexuality counselors. Explain how this impact might have ethical implications for the practice of sexuality counseling today. Be specific and provide references to the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and/or American Counseling Association (ACA) codes of ethics, especially in reference to issues surrounding boundaries and sexual contact with current or former clients. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources. Learning Resources Course Text: Long, L. L., Burnett, J. A., & Thomas, R. V. (2006). Sexuality counseling: An integrative approach. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Chapter 1, `Introduction to Sexuality Counseling` Article: American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. (2008). Code of ethics. Retrieved from http://www.aasect.org/codeofethics.asp Article: American Counseling Association. (2005). ACA code of ethics. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.org/Resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf Article: Goodwach, R. (2005). Sex therapy: Historical evolution, current practice. Part I. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy, 26(3), 155164. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database. Article: Southern, S., & Cade, R. (2011). Sexuality counseling: A professional specialization comes of age. The Family Journal, 19(3), 246262. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the SAGE database.