Ethical Decision-Making Model

Ethical Decision Case Scenario: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfWvWDymehY

Before you prepare your rough draft or final paper, please review the following article,

Examination of Ethical Decision-Making Models Across Disciplines: Common Elements and Application to the Field of Behavior Analysis

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10480129/

Ethical Decision-Making Model

Directions: The student will utilize a standard ethical decision-making model to process and resolve an ethical dilemma case in counseling. The instructor will provide case scenarios. Make sure you identify the case in your written assignment. Student will choose one case (or already chose one) and will process the case utilizing the model. From the perspective of the Supervisor. the student will create responses to the 8-step model regarding their specific case through a paper (Instructor will share a template to follow, and you will have to edit to make sure everything is double-spaced, and all instructions must be followed.

The student will utilize and cite a minimum of 3 sources. Two (2) of the 3 required sources must be the ACA and NBCC Codes of Ethics, the other source could be a scholarly journal, book, or appropriate website. The student will use proper spelling, grammar, intelligible sentences, and current APA format (7th edition), which includes their in-text citations and references. The assignment will be submitted as an electronic upload.

The student will process an ethical dilemma in a counseling setting a standard counseling profession ethical decision-making model following the Decision-Making Model by Corey, Corey, Corey & Callahan (2015). by applying the ACA and NBCC codes of ethics and applicable state specific legal considerations in each of the 8 areas.

1. Identify the problem (ethical dilemma). 2. Identify other potential issues involved. 3. Identify the relevant ethical guidelines (cite standards from both the ACA and NBCC code of ethics that apply). 4. Identify the relevant laws and regulations. 5. Identify the possible consultation sources that could be utilized. 6. Identify potential courses of action (at least 2 different options). 7. Identify the consequences of the potential courses of action (for each option in step 7). 8. Identify the best course of action and why

Applying an Ethical Decision-Making Model Rubric  (Please work toward Exemplary)

 

PO1:  Students will apply ethical principles to counseling.

KPI1:  Students will demonstrate the appropriate application of an ethical decision-making model.

 

PO1; KPI1 The student explored and considered other relevant concerns (who would be harmed) and considered short- and long-term effects.	Satisfactory Explored additional concerns; Used supporting documentation as to why it was problematic	Exemplary Explored additional concerns; Used supporting documentation as to why it was problematic. Provided alternative exploration (What values help in understanding the context of the situation? What cultural values could impact the situation?)
The student analyzed specific ethical standards from both the ACA and NBCC codes of ethics that apply to the situation.	Analyzed standards from both ACA and NBCC codes of ethics; used supporting documentation	Analyzed standards from both ACA and NBCC codes of ethics; used supporting documentation; analyzed how these ethical codes impact the situation
The student analyzed specific state law and regulations that apply to the situation.	Analyzed state law and regulations that apply; used supporting documentation	Analyzed state law and regulations that apply; used supporting documentation; analyzed how these state law and regulations impact the situation
The student explored the purpose of resources with which to refer (supervisor, resources, research and/or colleagues).	Explored a needed resource; used supporting documentation	Explored at least 2 resources; used supporting documentation; provided relevance and purpose to resources chosen
The student hypothesized in detail at least 2 possible ethical choices and/or actions.	Hypothesized 2 ethical choices or actions; used supporting documentation	Hypothesized 2 ethical choices and/or actions; used supporting documentation; provided additional insight to options (what other resources suggest, description of action showing high level cognition to the decision-making process)
The student synthesized the ethical choices	Synthesized at least 2 ethical choices; used supporting documentation	Synthesized 2 or more ethical choices; used supporting documentation; addressed short- or long-term consequences
The student justified final ethical choice and actions using the ethical decision-making model	Justified rationale and use of the final course of action; used supporting documentation	Justified rationale and use of the final course of action; used supporting documentation; provided additional rationale (value, culture, least harmful, vulnerability, evidence-based)

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Applying An Ethical Decision-Making Model

Full Name including Middle Initial

Division of School of Professional Counseling

COUN 6513: Mental Health Administration, Supervision, and Consultation

August ?, 2024

Applying An Ethical Decision-Making Model

Include an introductory paragraph here about what is included in this paper. Use at least three sentences. Reminder: Written in 3rd person when using sources. When you are talking about YOUR thoughts and experiences from your own voice and are not using a source other than yourself, this is first-person and you may use “I.” You can briefly introduce your video case here with the title OR wait to introduce it under The Problem heading. You will apply ACA and NBCC codes of ethics and any applicable state specific legal consideration in each of the 8 areas. 😊 IMPT. REGARDING INDENTIONS. When you do APA papers for other instructors, make sure you format paper with the right size indentions . .5 inches. I like “clear” indentions, so correct margins and indentions and if publishing, go strictly by the book. https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/paragraph-format

The Problem/Ethical Dilemma

How would you like to begin? Describe thoroughly but do so succinctly? You can introduce the name of the video case here.

Other Potential Issues Involved

What are other/related issues that you want to bring to the attention of the reader?

Relevant Ethical Guidelines

ACA Code of Ethics Standards

Organize your thoughts/inclusions in paragraphs.

NBCC Code of Ethics Standards

Organize your thought/inclusions in paragraphs. If you have

Consultation Sources That Can Be Used

There may be more than one here.

Courses of Action

At least two courses of action will be included. Organize your thoughts and/or inclusions in paragraphs.

Consequences of Courses of Action

Identify the consequences of the potential courses of action (for each option in step 7).

8. Identify the best course of action and why.

Conclusion

NOTE: Remember to cite your sources appropriately and include a reference page. FOR EVERY CITATION, QUOTES AND PARAPHRASES, You MUST include page number, OR section title (if one exists) and paragraph numbers depending on the source , i.e., (Results section, para. 1-3). If there are no page numbers, nor section titles/headings in source, then you will use only paragraph number. Do not forget to delete my instructions and comments. Also, remember the importance of professional writing including clarity of thought, depth, grammar, spelling, punctuation, quoting, paraphrasing, and appropriate citations, to name a few. PLEASE: Remember the importance of quoting, block quoting, paraphrasing, and appropriate citations, and references. Keep quotations at a minimum, and paraphrase very carefully so it is not too similar to verbatim content.

References

Gerig, M. S. (2018). Foundations for clinical mental health counseling: An introduction to the

profession (3rd ed.). Pearson.

Remember the book above? That was in the first year…… 😊

GENTLE REMINDER: Lines and existing content will move so before you save and submit in Bb, make sure your pages are clean and in order, and the References page shows the heading at the top of that page. Make sure you check to ensure all is double-spaced. Exception: The space after the name of the paper on the title page. .

Check the title page and page 2, which is the beginning of the body of the paper.

Please use current APA style (7th ed.). See below

Review citations for this source. A period goes after the parentheses and not before quotation marks when the quote is 39 words or less.. Please note this quote is 40 words or more (44). That means this must be presented as a block quote (quotation marks are used when the quote is 39 words or less. APA link, please review: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/quotations

Writing and citation errors: Basic writing rule for quotes is you must include page number or equivalent (e.g., in APA, if no page number, section title/heading and paragraph number, if no heading, paragraph number only). I want this on paraphrases as well. (See syllabus instructor policies).

Review APA Capitalization: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization

Acronyms: Before you write an acronym in your written work, first introduce it to the reader by putting the full name followed by the acronym in parentheses. Then you can use the acronym as a "stand alone." NOTE: Avoid beginning a sentence with an acronym or abbreviation.

Review placement of period or comma with quotation marks. See American English ." vs British English ".

Prior to using an acronym, put the full name first followed by the acronym/abbreviation in parentheses Attend to citations. References are incorrect and/or lack required information.

APA 7th References: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/example

APA 7th Citations: see how to put page numbers or equivalent. Look up secondary sources: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations

In-Text Citations: Per basic writing rules, all quotes/quotations require page numbers or equivalent.

(Per all Instructor courses only , and no this is NOT APA, PLEASE include page numbers or equivalent in ALL citations, both quotes and paraphrases . This is included in Instructor policies about writing in the course syllabus.

Secondary Sources: When you are referring to information that your book or source is citing (the author of your source is citing someone else. You do NOT reference your sources’ source. Look for an example in your textbook, for example when an author, Gerig or Remley and Herlihy cite someone.

Quotations: Using a lot of quotes in your written work is discouraged and paraphrasing is preferred. Make sure you know how to quote and paraphrase correctly. If a quote is less than < 40 words you will use quotation marks . If the is 40 words or more , the quote must be presented as a block quote (Again, quotation marks are used when the quote is 39 words or less. Please review: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/quotations