Coun 6306 Week 7 assignment Where Ethics and Values Conflict
For this assignment choose and watch a movie or television show that depicts a main character from a vulnerable population. The population may include someone facing end of life issues, ethnic or sexual minorities, minors, or someone facing barriers to services.
The Assignment (2-3 pages):
- Give a brief (2-3 sentence) overview of the main character and their situation from the media you watched. Identify the vulnerable population the main character is from and offer a brief explanation of why that population is considered vulnerable.
- Discuss your personal beliefs regarding this population that were challenged (or that you explored) after watching the movie or television show.
- Identify an ethical dilemma you might consider when working with this population (cite appropriate ethical codes and state laws that apply).
- Identify who your state legislature representative is and contact him/her. Include the name of your state representative and contact information in the paper. Discuss what you said in your email or when you spoke or left a voicemail.
- Your paper should be in proper APA format with a minimum of 2-3 scholarly references.
Readings
- Remley, T. P., Jr., & Herlihy, B. (2016). Ethical, legal, and professional issues in counseling (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
- Chapter 11, “Counseling Children and Vulnerable Adults” (pp. 264-288)
- Chapter 12, “Counseling Families and Groups” (pp. 289-310)
- American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics. Current Edition.
- Benton, K., Stephens, J., Vogel, R., Ledlow, G., Ackermann, R., Babcock, C., & McCook, G. (2015). The influence of race on end-of-life choices following a counselor-based palliative consultation. American Journal Of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 32(1), 84-89. doi:10.1177/1049909113506782
- Moe, J. L., Finnerty, P., Sparkman, N., & Yates, C. (2015). Initial Assessment and Screening with LGBTQ Clients: A Critical Perspective. Journal Of LGBT Issues In Counseling, 9(1), 36. doi:10.1080/15538605.2014.997332
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