Topic 1 DQ 1
There have been many legislative attempts at controlling the use of illicit drugs (whether prescription-type or otherwise). Why, or why not, have these attempts been effective? In your response, consider the root causes of illicit drug use.
TEXTBOOKS
Levinthal, C. (2016). Drugs, behavior, and modern society (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Publishing ISBN-13:9780134003047
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3 postsRe: Topic 1 DQ 1 (Obj. 1.3)
The ones that this student chose were a group counselor discusses his cases socially (48), the group leader not learning about the cultural diversity in his group (45), the leader starting sexual relationships with his clients saying it is consensual (25), the leader doing techniques that she is not familiar with (8), and the leader not introducing a professional disclosure before the initial group session (1).
This student chose these instances because they cover a wide range of ethical issues of which all counselors should be aware. According to Corey (2015), the counselor must be aware of the culture diversity, and strive to incorporate and support that diversity. As Crespi (2009) indicates, in group counseling, especially if it is school counseling, appropriate consent is necessary, as well as sufficient knowledge of models and strategies used to properly lead the group. Using the appropriate consent includes an indication that the group is private, therefore, unless the counselor is seeking help in privacy with a supervisor, they cannot discuss the group socially, as well as acknowledging that the people will be respected culturally, sexually, and individually.
Sexual interaction with group members, even if they are an adult, is inappropriate as it can lead to confusion, preference, and mistreatment; instead, the counselor needs to do proper screening, as well as reviewing appropriate relationships with members and allowance for proper termination and follow-up (Corey et al., 1995).
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Sexual Relationship
Several of you may identify the unethical practice of sexual relationships with clients. I went to graduate school with a lady who worked at a substance abuse treatment center and got romantically involved with a patient. She was a counselor and “fell in love” with a man living in the 90-day treatment program. He completed the program and moved into her home. She stated she knew it was inappropriate but justified it by saying she was not his primary counselor. She was fired once the information was made known to others.
How would you address your coworker if she/he disclosed this information to you? Although this happened at her place of employment, should there be consequences within her counseling graduate program also?
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Re: Topic 1 DQ 1 (Obj. 1.3)
Hello everyone,
It was hard to only select five behaviors because most of them were pretty bad but there are a few that stood out to me. The ones I chose are:
—-The leader does not give a member a referral even though he is aware that he cannot help her, on the grounds that to refer her would damage the faith others have in him.
I chose this one because the leader seems to have no regard for the client’s well-being, instead, he is more worried about himself. There is no room for this type of ego when counseling people. The interest should be what is best for the client, not the counselor.
A.11.d. “Appropriate Transfer of Services When counselors transfer or refer clients to other practitioners, they ensure that appropriate clinical and administrative processes are completed, and open communication is maintained with both clients and practitioners” (ACA Code of Ethics, 2014).
—-A group leader introduces an exercise that involves asking participants to get nude so that they can talk about their body images.
I chose this because this is completely against the law and not okay, ever. This is sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse. I hope no one has ever done this.
—-The group leader directs others to pressure a silent member because he is quite sure that this member will remain quiet unless others in the group exert this pressure.
I chose this because a leader should never pressure someone to speak. A leader shouldn’t pressure a member at all. The involvement of other members to pressure each other lacks morality and would put all members in an extremely difficult situation, trust would likely be lost quickly.
A.9.b. “Protecting Clients In a group setting, counselors take reasonable precautions to protect clients from physical, emotional, or psychological harm”(American Counseling Association, 2014).
—-The leader initiates sexual relationships with certain members, stating that this practice is not harmful because the clients are consenting adults.
This is unethical. I understand that the clients are consenting adults. However, there is a professional relationship, and the clients are already in a position of vulnerability.
A.5.a. “Sexual and/or Romantic Relationships Prohibited Sexual and/or romantic counselor-client interactions or relationships with current clients, their romantic partners, or their family members are prohibited. This prohibition applies to both in[1]person and electronic interactions or relationships”(American Counseling Association, 2014).
—-A group leader imposes some of her values because she is convinced that it is her job to teach morality.
This is judgmental. It is not the job of the leader to assert what is moral or not. What is moral to one might not be to another.
A.4.b. “Personal Values Counselors are aware of—and avoid imposing—their own values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Counselors respect the diversity of clients, trainees, and research participants 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”(American Counseling Association, 2014).
—-A group leader assures the members that she will never disclose to those outside the group anything that they say in the group.
I chose this because it is a lie. There are times, as stated below, that things have to be reported. The leader should not give the group members the assumption that everything is confidential.
B.1.c. “Respect for Confidentiality Counselors protect the confidential information of prospective and current clients. Counselors disclose information only with appropriate consent or with sound legal or ethical justification. B.1.d. Explanation of Limitations At initiation and throughout the counseling process, counselors inform clients of the limitations of confidentiality and seek to identify situations in which confidentiality must be breached” (American Counseling Association, 2014).
How would you handle a client who was making sexual advancements towards you? Is this cause for dismissal?
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