Case 20 An Position Of Values

This discussion is based on case study of imposition of values by a counselor. Mary Ann is a 19 year old college student, who sought counseling at the college counseling center due to her depressive behavior and desire to do better in school work. She is not expressing suicidal feelings but rather she expressed her thought of disappearance and not to exist. She spoke proudly about her brother who is pursuing education in the seminary, and states her desire to work in the church but eventually feels less energized to do so. Mary has a strong believes in her Christian and Religious faith. She also described her family as being religious and that faith is very important in their lives.

The purpose of the Maine Board of Dental Examiners is to provide protection of the health and safety of the citizens of Maine. There is a multitude of topics covered during monthly board meetings from acting as a judicial branch for cases involving dental professionals to approving licensures applications. The January meeting consisted of a variety of topics that precipitated the use of the codes of ethics to make decisions. Subjects discussed at the meeting that involve ethical decision making pertained to licensure renewals/interviews for licensures and

Whether intentional or unintentional, the misdiagnosis of client concerns is a problem that can have implications for counselors and clients. Mead (1997) reported the

The EAI indicates that ethical guidelines have changed from individual character to organizational ethics (Ethics Awareness Inventory, 2011). The prime focus of this change are client-patient relationships in psychological counseling and clinical practice (Fisher, (2013). Psychological counseling and clinical practice are both constructed on ethical guidelines with the possibility for misuse of power and negligence to discretion (Fisher,

Lying on the Couch by Irvin D. Yalom has been both entertaining and interesting from a counseling standpoint in that it provides a scandalous and as was in most of the cases, a look at what could go wrong if ethics in a clinical counseling setting go awry. Following the characters of Seymour Trotter, Earnest Lash, and Marshal Streider in working with their clients and with each other the ethical lessons to be learned become obviously apparent, if not emotionally painful. Although, numerous issues arise throughout the book, there were at least three that will be covered within the context of this writing. In consideration of each of these ethical breaches there will be dialog on the nature of the ethical issue or violation, where the ACA ethical code applies, ramifications of the ethical issue or violation on both parties, and application of Kitchener?s five primary ethical principles that were involved or violated. In addition, the justification offered by the characters in the book for their actions or considered actions, application to the situation in the setting of Clinical Mental Health counseling, and indication of personal response to the situation presented. Understanding that the use of these ethical principles and considerations as they apply in counseling are unequivocally valuable tools in helping a practitioner in working with clients to make comprehensive decisions that will not create conflict within their ethical parameters and are aligned with the laws

The consultant and the consultee must have the necessary credentials, qualifications, experience, and competence to provide consultation/clinical services. It is expected that both the consultant and the consultee remain ethical, make appropriate recommendations, and oversees the well-being of the consultee/client system. It is

Select two complaints presented in the Grenyer & Lewis article (see Table 1) and explain the ramifications of these violations applying the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct to each situation.

Professional counselors and their staff are exposed to sensitive client information and records. The helpful receptionist and whose privilege videos, show how to apply both the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (ACA Code of Ethics) and state board counseling laws to common ethical scenarios. The content explores aspects designed to call attention to favorable and unfavorable skills and techniques in handling such matters. These two videos demonstrate the limitations of confidentiality and privileged information. As a professional counselor one is expected to uphold the principles of confidentiality and privilege according to the ACA Code of Ethics and state laws. One may conclude that the helpful receptionist video shows clear violations of confidentiality. While the whose privilege video indicates the significance of insuring that counselors comprehend state laws and ethics codes pertaining to confidentiality and privilege. Furthermore, counseling professionals are held accountable for violating ethics codes and state laws as well as training staff on informed consent.

According to the AMHCA Code of Ethics, 2010, Section III.9, Commitment to Students, Supervisees and Employee Relationships, "the primary obligation of supervisors is to monitor services provided by supervisees to ensure client welfare." (p. 16) According to the AMHCA Code of Ethics, 2010, Section I.A.1.a, “the primary responsibility of mental health counselors is to respect client dignity and promote client welfare.” (p.2) Both codes of ethics have parallel stances when it comes to acting ethically in the benefit of the client’s interest. Supervisory roles are crucial in the development of counselors and ensuring the welfare of clients.

The facility has an unwritten policy that all new referrals are evaluated the same day they are referred. Higher functioning patients who qualify for transfer to an inpatient rehab in three days don't receive intervention during their stay. Mary evaluates Mr. Smith, determines that he does not meet the requirements for priority treatment, and that delaying further treatment for less than three days will not have a negative impact on his well being. She documents the evaluation and recommends him for discharge without further physical therapy services. Later that day Mr. Smith confronts Mary about not receiving therapy, expresses his discontent, and questions the integrity of her and the facility.8

The supervisor is ultimately liable for the welfare of the supervisee’s clients. The supervisee is expected to discuss with the supervisor the counseling process and individual concerns of each client. Inform supervisor immediately of any of the following incidents: restraint, violence to themselves or others, suicidal thoughts, breach of appropriate boundaries, violations of confidentiality and/or clients rights, any disclosure of abuse or neglect. The supervisor must be available by phone, web-camera, or in person to answer clinical questions that correspond directly to the clients’

Misconduct on the part of the counselor may result in legal action in the civil and criminal courts if a counselor engages in a sexual relationship with a client. Companies may also have policies that outline conduct with regard to sexual relationships and violating such policies may result in sanctions or termination by the employer (Hotelling, 1988).

Ethical issues come from various concepts in the selection because not all member are not ideal patient for each counseling session. Counselors receive individuals who are mandated to attend counseling in many cases set by a judge or a doctor. In these sessions, there may be aperture of confidentiality, kinship, or individuals who are unable to be polite that may impede treatment those member counseling to be done

In Mackie’s paper, “The Subjectivity of Values”, he aims to show us readers how “there are no objective values” (Mackie 777). He starts off by giving different arguments for this thesis. However, his metaphysical argument on queerness fails because the world is changing all around us and new things are discovered everyday. Leading on, I will give you a summary of J.L. Mackie’s “Subjectivity of Values” and explain to you Mackie’s metaphysical argument from queerness. Next, I will argue that Mackie’s metaphysical argument from queerness fails. Lastly, I will consider the objections to my argument and give my responses to them.

When going through the different Psychology courses in School to receive your degree, professors often push the doctor client confidentiality and the need to be ethical. As a Certified and Licensed Professional Counselor, you should be very familiar with the practices that should happen during a session and what would lead to a malpractice suit. The American Psychological Association (APA) has several articles, rules, and regulations on malpractice consequences and how to avoid them. However, with the information being so spread out it is hard for them to be understood and most won’t take the time to look for them. Consequently, more and more Psychologists and Counselors are not prepared and the lawsuits against them are steadily rising.