This interactive exploration will dive into the real-world gray areas of counseling ethics. Rather than simply reviewing what the Code says, participants will step into the counselor’s role and work through challenging scenarios-- choosing from artificial intelligence, veteran concerns, rural dual relationships, multicultural stigma and misdiagnosis, or counselor ethics around neurodivergence. Through discussion and collaborative problem-solving, participants will consider competing perspectives, examine context and culture, and develop practical responses to complex situations. A shared ethical decision-making framework will help participants move from “What does the Code say?” to “What should I actually do?”—and why?
