Ethical Standards to follow while establishing and implementing a group. Section A.7 Group Work highlights responsibilities for school counselors and the facilitation of conducting group counseling sessions. Ethical practices include screening, topic selection, parent consent, confidentiality, practicing within their professional scope, measuring success, and follow-ups. American School Counselor Association (ASCA). (2010). Ethical standards for school counselors. Retrieved from http://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/Resource%20Center/Legal%20and%20Ethical%20Issues/Sample%20Documents/EthicalStandards2010.pdf