Description
The forensic psychology professional performs very different tasks in different contexts when conducting forensic counseling as compared to clinical therapeutic (treatment-oriented) counseling. Using professional literature, identify and describe at least five differences between forensic assessment and counseling and clinical assessment and counseling. Professional literature may include the Argosy University online library resources; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, and institutions (.edu, .org, and .gov).
Ensure that you analyze the ethical implications of these differences. Provide references and examples to support your analysis.
Discuss how these differences reflect the differences and similarities in the roles of the forensic correctional counselor and the clinical counselor.
Post your responses in about 500–650 words.
Follow APA guidelines for writing and citing sources.
Submission Details:
- By the due date assigned, post your responses to this Discussion Area.
- Through the end of the module, respond to more than two of your classmates' posts that differ from your opinion. While responding, identify the similarities and differences between what you have constructed and what your classmates have.
| Discussion Grading Table | Maximum Points |
| Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment | 16 |
| Quality of responses to classmates | 12 |
| Frequency of responses to classmates | 4 |
| Reference to supporting readings and other materials | 4 |
| Language and grammar | 4 |
| Total: | 40 |
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Overview
Forensic psychology professional perform different tasks in different contexts when
conducting forensic counseling as compared to the clinical therapeutic (treatment-oriented)
counseling. As such, there is a clear distinction between forensic assessment and counseling, and
clinical assessment and counseling (American School Counselor Association, 2012). The
following analysis reviews these differences as well as addresses the ethical implications
associated with each type of counseling and assessment therapy.
Differences between Forensic and Clinical Assessment and Counseling
a) The main focus of forensic assessment and counseling is to determine the mental health
status of an individual, mostly in a criminal setting. On the other hand, the purpose of a
clinical assessment a...
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