Gather perspective on professional identity. Chapter 2 features new information on the profession of counseling and how it is distinguished from other similar professions by ascertaining how counseling is similar to and different from similar professions. Learn by example with the many case studies provided in the text that present ethical legal dilemmas, and analyze each situation to the fullest extent, with the just offering of best practice advice from the perspective of the text authors. Case studies run throughout the length of the text. Be trained on how to make professional ethical decisions. Chapter 16 of this text provides step-by-step procedures for that will assist counselors in deciding on what to do when they believe another counselor or mental health professional is acting unethically. Also, counselors will be briefed on knowing how to respond against ethical complaints that may arise against themselves, when they are accused of being unethical in practice. Thoroughly explore the difficult area of boundaries with clients in Chapter 8. The authors deeply discuss the topic, explaining how most ethical violations that lead to counselors losing their licenses or right to practice are in the area of boundary violations. Become adept at the use of technology in counseling, especially at it relates to client privacy and using it appropriately. Discover the new technologies touching the field, such as social networking sites and more, and how these relate to and aid the mental health professional. In this edition, new and updated technology information is found in Chapters 6 and 13.