Ethical Boundaries and Practices
Paper
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.
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