What is your conceptualization of right vs. wrong personal behavior? What do you think influenced the development of these beliefs?

How was right and wrong defined by your family of origin and/or early cultural influences?

What messages did you receive about ethnic or cultural groups different from your own?

How were their ideas around right and wrong seen?

• What are your top three personal values, and where do they come from?
• What is your conceptualization of right vs. wrong professional behavior? What do you think influenced the development of these beliefs?

What professional experiences have you already had? What professional values and/or ethical dilemmas have already presented themselves?

What professional ethics do you see as most compatible with your personal values system?

What professional ethics conflict with your personal value system or are least compatible?

What aspects of counseling or counseling ethics seem less intuitive or natural for you?

What are your three greatest individual strengths that you think will be an asset to this profession?

Consider how these greatest strengths may also be your greatest weaknesses in the field. How might this be true for you?

How do your most important values align with or conflict with the code of ethics and professional standards? How might the alignment or conflict influence your work with clients?