Free Services ???

Pro bono, Free, Reduced Fee Last week I wrote the “Money Issue.”  This week I’m discussing a closely related topic – pro bono, free and/or reduced fee services. Counseling ethical codes encourage counselors to provide some services for free or reduced cost. I believe that for the most part, our collective challenge is quite the opposite. … Read more

The Cost of Insincerity & Other Barriers to Ethical Behavior

What if We Told the Unvarnished Truth? There is something about honesty that is both simple and complex. It is perhaps necessary and socially acceptable to not always share our genuine thoughts like: “I don’t like the gift you gave me.” “You look fat in those jeans.” These are examples of the harm being very … Read more