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ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING
Ethical Decision-Making
In the subsequent sections of this text, I will be seeking to deploy the ethical decision-making model in an attempt to determine how best to resolve the ethical dilemma presented in the scenario. The model, as presented in this case, is largely based on the work of Forester-Miller and Davis (2016) titled, Practitioners Guide to Ethical Decision Making. This is just one of the many ethical decision-making models. Indeed, according to Cottone and Claus (2000), there are many practice-relevant models that can be chosen as guides for ethical decisions in particular practice settings... (281).
1. Identification of the problem
Joe is concerned that Carla, his client who is undergoing counseling for depression and anxiety, will end up having sex with the said classmate whom she is interested in dating. Carla is in her first year of campus. In his opinion, such an act would not only be illegal (because the two are not married), but also unethical (citing the Do no harm principle). Carla has already attained the age of the majority. In the scenario presented, Joe has essentially embraced a moral stance in his asking of Carla not to date her classmate.
2. Application of the ACA Code of Ethics
A review of the ACA Code of Ethics indicates...
Consultations on Ethical Obligations: In which case Joe has consulted with his supervisor
3. Determining the dilemmas nature as well dimensions
To a large extent, seeking to implement a decision contrary to Carlas wishes would be going against the principle of autonomy. However, owing to the fact that Carla is undergoing counselling for anxiety and depression, an unstable romantic relationship would likely worsen her symptoms a pointer to the need for Joe to discourage her from dating at this point. This would be in line with the principle of beneficence.
It would be prudent to note that as Proctor (2014) points out, in counselling scenarios, it is not uncommon to encounter situations in which case the counselors beneficence comes into conflict with the patients autonomy. The author argues that in such a scenario, there is need for a determination to be made as to the competence of the client. In the authors own words, the principle of respect for patient autonomy overrides the principle of beneficence in a competent patient (109).
4. Possible Courses…
References
Cottone, R.R. & Claus, R.E. (2000). Ethical Decision-Making Models: A Review of the Literature. Journal of Counseling & Development, 78, 275-283.
Forester-Miller, H. & Davis, T. (2016). Practitioner’s Guide to Ethical Decision Making. American Counseling Association. https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/ethics/practioner-39-s-guide-to-ethical-decision-making.pdf?sfvrsn=f9e5482c_10
Proctor, G.M. (2014). Values and Ethics in Counselling and Psychotherapy. SAGE.
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