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A 12 page paper that begins by reporting two ethical problem solving models, which are used in resolving three specific ethical issues: a licensed counselor in private practice also teaches a counseling theory class and one of his clients is also a student; this same instructor's class is comprised predominately of students with Eastern cultural backgrounds but the instructor teaches using Western-oriented methods; a student in this same instructor's class attempt to engage the instructor in a romantic relationship. Three ethical codes are used: APA, ACA and AMHCA. The paper ends with a discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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take action in an ethical way. Most ethical problem solving processes are similar to regular problem solving processes beginning with determining if there is a problem to begin with. This
table illustrates the ethical problem solving process as outlined by the National Association of Social Workers and by an author of a book on ethics in counseling. Step NASW
Bond, 2000 1. Determine if there is an ethical issue or dilemma Write brief description of problem or dilemma. This reduces confusion and if unable to do so may
mean there is no ethical problem 2. Identify the key values and principles involved Whose dilemma is it? Counselors? Clients? Both? 3. Rank ethical principles involved according to relevance Consider
all available ethical principles and guidelines, e.g., APA guidelines, NASW, ACA, etc. 4. Develop action plan that is consistent with ethical priorities from Step 3. Determine if there are legal
issues involved. 5. Implement plan of action Consider all possible courses of action 6. Reflect on outcome and evaluate consequences Choose course of action and implement. (Sources: NASW,
2005; Bond, 2000). These steps will be applied, as appropriate, to the three ethical issues described. Since the processes differ, it is important to select the steps from each approach
that are more appropriate for the specific ethical issue reported. Ethical Dilemma #1 College instructor is teaching counseling theory. Instructor is also a licensed counselor with a private
practice. One of his students is also a client in his private practice. The ethical issue with this scenario is the existence of dual relationships: instructor/counselor with same student/client. The
questions are: Does this dual relationship represents a conflict of interest? Can the counselor/instructor be fair to the student/client in both settings? Can the instructor/counselor separate the two roles he
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