Law and Ethics Case Vignette
According to this vignette: Rachel is a newly licensed MFT who has relocated in order to join a group practice. Instead of moving to join her in the new city, as planned, her husband asked for a separation and filed for divorce. Rachel has been distraught and shocked by this turn of events. She has not had time to develop any new friendships. She is reluctant to discuss her personal life with any of her work colleagues and does not have her own consulting group or personal psychotherapist. For the past 2 weeks, she has become increasingly depressed, anxious, and is constantly tearful when not at work. At night, she has begun to drink several glasses of wine before bed instead of her usual one and hasn’t been able to sleep for more than two to three hours per night. Seeking support, she called a former school classmate, now also a licensed MFT, for advice.
Her friend listened to her story and told her not to worry too much, that she is competent to practice, but should probably “get out more” and try to “get some sleep.” One day in a couples’ session, a client disclosed that he was having an extramarital affair and wanted to end the marriage. Rachel felt herself becoming angry, outraged, and then tearful during the session at the male of the couple, and rather than continue, she ended the session early. She now finds herself wondering whether her partner was having an affair and if that is why he chose to file for divorce. After reading this vignette, you will be answering the Law and Ethics questioned that are attached. THIS IS FOR CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR LISENCED THERAPISTS.
