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A 4 page research paper that addresses a scenario concerning counseling an adolescent and issues of confidentiality. The writer reviews the issues involved, relevant literature and makes recommendations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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counselor, but that this information must be kept secret and he asks that no notes could be taken. The ethical obligations for the counselor in this case are complex, as
there are competing issues between the ethical obligation to maintain confidentiality and the possibility of an ethical obligations to inform authorities and/or the clients parents about possible danger to the
client or others. Trust is essential in regards to establishing an effective counseling relationship and it is also a factor stressed by ethical codes of conduct. It is crucial
for counselors to have the trust of their minor clients. Otherwise, these clients "will not seek help or share information when there is danger to themselves or others" (Stone and
Isaacs, 2003, p. 140). However, there are also competing ethical obligations that have to be considered. This factor is particularly evident in the professional practice of school counselors, who have
to conform with "one or more ethical codes," while also "abiding by state laws, and following the guidelines of their school board" (Moyer and Sullivan, 2008, p. 236). In
their ethical code, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) indicates that while counselors are expected to maintain confidentiality, they should also respect the rights of parents/guardians (Moyer and Sullivan, 2008).
In general, if a parent asks for information concerning a counseling session, the counselor is required to provide a response. However, section A.2.b of the ASCA ethical code states that
a counselor should maintain confidentiality "...unless disclosure is required to prevent clear and imminent danger to the student or others" or when "legal requirement demand that confidential information be revealed"
(Moyer and Sullivan, 2008, p. 237). This code does not offer clear guidelines for evaluating this condition. However, research shows that counselors are more likely to interpret it as ethical
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