Responding to Ethical and Legal Issues

Responding to Ethical and Legal Issues

Learner Name

Capella University

Responding to Ethical and Legal Issues

Briefly list the case study in which you are choosing to focus on in this paper as well as the ethical decision making model which you will be using to analyze this case. The total length of your paper should be 8-10 double-spaced pages. Please use 12pt Times New Roman font and include references to five peer-reviewed journal articles and/or textbooks in your paper.

Case Study

Summarize the key legal and ethical issues presented in the case.

Ethical Response to Case

If you were the counselor working with this case, discuss how you would apply each step of the ethical decision-making model you have selected in order to respond effectively to these legal and ethical issues.

A. Include specific examples to illustrate the actions you would take at each step.

B. Include the specific ethical standards and state laws that you would consult when determining your response to the situation. How would these laws and standards influence the choices you might make in responding to the situation?

C. Describe how you would demonstrate developmental and cultural sensitivity when addressing the legal and ethical issues presented. Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Self-Awareness

How do your personal values and beliefs impact your understanding of the situation and the choices you might make when deciding how to respond to the legal and ethical issues that may arise in working with this client?

A. Include at least two examples of specific values and beliefs you hold that may influence your reactions to this case and the actions you may take.

B. Present at least two specific strategies that you will develop to address the influence that your personal values and beliefs may have on ethical decision making with clients.

References

Albert, D. (2002). Cognition in students: An analysis of information processing. In M.R.

Zelder (Ed.), Advances in school counseling (pp. 100-107). New York, NY: Fielders.

John, D. (2011). Effects of advocacy on the professional school counseling field: A literature

review. Journal of School Systems, 9(5), 101-111. doi: 10.011125/jjj.123

Peterson, L. (2009). An exploration of social justice. New York, NY: Thompson-Hire.