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★★Pete Lutz's★★ ★★Ethics Prezi★★, 5. Consider the potential…
★★Pete Lutz's★★
★★Ethics Prezi★★
1. Identify the Problem
This semester I had a client that I couldn’t figure out how to reach or even carry on much of a conversation with. He was willing to sit through an individual session but wasn’t really interested in sharing anything meaningful. I felt like I probably shouldn’t see this client again.
2. Apply the ACA Code of Ethics
Section A.11.b. Values Within Termination and Referral
Counselors refrain from referring prospective and current clients based solely on the counselor’s personally held values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Counselors respect the diversity of clients and seek training in areas in which they are at risk of imposing their values onto clients, especially when the counselor’s values are inconsistent with the client’s goals or are discriminatory in nature.
3. Determine the Nature and Dimensions of the Dilemma
I am not incapable of supporting this client, however, I found it difficult to be patient with a client who avoids answering questions and sharing anything meaningful. He is frustrating to me and makes me feel bad at counseling and I don't want to feel that way or talk to him again. Maybe I'm not experienced enough to have a client like this. Maybe someone else could do a better job.
4. Generate Potential Courses of Action
A. Quit counseling.
B. Try again and again to sit with the client and see where it goes.
C. Refer the client to someone else.
D. Seek consultation on the best way to get rid of this client.
E. Seek consultation on creative solutions to getting through to a client who isn’t responding well to a typical counseling format.
5. Consider the potential consequences of all options and determine a course of action.
A. Lose my mind, bewilder my girlfriend, restart my career search deeply in student dept from a grad degree I'm not using.
B. Annoy myself and the client by trying what didn't work the first time over and over again.
C. I don't challenge myself to grow and end up in dubious ethical waters for refusing services to a client because of laziness.
D. Ask a colleague to enable your bad decision and put them in a dubious ethical situation as well.
E. Grow as a counselor, expand my craft, and provide support for a worthy human in need.
6. Evaluate the selected course of action.
"E. Seek consultation on creative solutions to getting through to a client who isn’t responding well to a typical counseling format."
This option makes the most sense on personal, professional and ethical levels.
7. Implement the course of action.
Grow as a human and a counselor.
Build a valuable therapeutic relationship and hopefully help a human in need.
Live happily ever after.