When promoting training events, counselors are restricted from:

Counselors are restricted from using supervisory relationships for promotion because such actions may create an ethical conflict. Utilizing a supervisory relationship to promote training events can lead to potential exploitation, as it blurs the professional boundaries that should exist between a supervisor and a supervisee. This dynamic can create an imbalance of power, where the supervisee may feel pressured to participate in the training due to their position in relation to the supervisor. The ACA Code of Ethics emphasizes the importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries and avoiding any behavior that could be considered coercive or could compromise the integrity of the counseling relationship.

In contrast, options such as offering discounts or collecting testimonials do not inherently conflict with ethical guidelines, and conducting workshops in one's local area is a common practice that fosters community engagement and professional development.