Ethical Boundaries and Practices
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Due Date: Feb 14, 2018 23:59:59
Max Points:90
Details:
Directions: In order to write a paper of
750-1,000 words on professional ethical boundaries and practices, complete the
steps below:
Write from the perspective that you
are a mental health professional in the field. Provide a thoughtful response to
each of the following two sections, including specific, concrete examples to
illustrate your ideas. Your final deliverable should be one cohesive paper
addressing each section along with an introduction and conclusion. Use the
section headings provided below to separate each section of your paper.
Section 1:
Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships (500-700 words)
Part A –
Decision-Making Model and Examples
How would you determine if a
boundary-crossing or dual relationship is ethical and appropriate? What
criteria would you consider when making your decision?
Present examples of how you would
apply this criteria to at least two professional situations in which you believe
the dual relationship issues are complex and ambiguous. One of your examples
should address the issues of physical attraction between clients and
professionals.
Part
B-Ethical Issues and Dimensions in Ethical Decision-Making
Examine these issues in terms of
encountering former clients. Address the following:
- Do the ethical issues (and your
opinion about appropriateness) change, depending on how long after the
termination of services a dual relationship is initiated? - What are the key ethical
dimensions that might change, after the termination of services? - Present an example of a
situation that you believe would constitute a boundary violation with a
current client but might be acceptable with a former client.
Section 2:
Development of Your Thinking about Ethics(250-300 words)
Clearly describe what you consider
the most important developments in your thinking about ethical practice that
have occurred so far during this course. This may include areas in which you
have clarified your views and beliefs, modified your thinking on a given issue,
gained new insights, or acquired a new perspective. It may include issues whose
complexity you now appreciate more fully or difficult issues that you now
understand you must grapple with, as a counselor. What have you most learned
about yourself and/or about what constitutes becoming an ethical practitioner
and how has your thinking about ethics and legal issues changed? Be sure to
include specific examples to illustrate general statements.
Prepare this assignment according to
the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success
Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric.
Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar
with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this
assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success
Center.
