prevailing model of ethics education is built upon adherence to codes of ethics applied largely through the use of decision-making trees. While a firm understanding of a professions code of ethics and all relevant laws is essential to responsible practice, this approach to teaching ethics excludes the opportunity for students to acquire a holistic, and grounded understanding of moral action. The framework proposed in this text moves beyond codes of ethics, and allows students to develop a cohesive sense of ethical reasoning that both validates their moral intuition and challenges moral assumptions. The theory of a common morality uses a systematic, step-by-step approach that readers and practitioners can apply to all questions of moral action and behavior. While there is no such thing as a single right answer to any ethical question, by following this approach practitioners can confidently eliminate the bad decisions, allowing them to feel more secure in their decision and practice.Features: Provides a thorough introduction to the prevailing theories of morality and ethics in a way that is accessible to students at all levels of education; Discusses the application of a common morality framework to cases involving: confidentiality, competency, paternalism, informed consent, and dual relationships; Case examples allow readers to walk through the decision-making process step-by-step, while also examining their own assumptions and biases

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