Students will discuss each of these cases, using Corey’s ethical decision-making model to identify the ethical dilemma(s) (if any), the underlying ethical values that are involved, the ACA ethical codes and the Texas LPC Board rules and regulations that are involved, and applying all elements of Corey’s ethical decision-making model to describe how one would proceed in handling this dilemma.
Students will write an APA style paper, 12 to 15 pages of text, with a title page and references page.

Therefore, for each case below, you will need to follow Corey’s ethical decision-making model to describe how you would approach each dilemma. Include (but do not limit yourself to) the following elements:

Are there any ethical dilemmas here? If so, what are they?
What ethical value(s) from the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics Preamble underly the dilemma? Justify how they apply.
What ACA ethical codes apply? Explain how they apply.
What Texas LPC Board Rules and Regulations/Ethical Codes apply? Explain how they apply.

Use the code in your own words then site (ACA Code A.6.b)

COREYS ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING MODEL

1. Identify the problem or dilemma

Gather all of the information that sheds light on the situation. Clarify whether the conflict is ethical, legal, clinical, cultural, professional or moral or a combination.

Questions to ask: What is the crux of the dilemma? Who is involved? What are the stakes? What Values of mine are involved? What cultural and historical factors are in play? What insights does my client have regarding the dilemma? How is the client Affected by the various aspects of the problem? What are my insights about the problem?

2. Identify the potential issues involved

List and describe the critical issues and discard the irrelevant ones. Evaluate the rights and responsibilities and welfare of those who are affected by the situation. Consider cultural context if there of the situation. Identify and examine the ethical principles that are relevant in the situation. Consider the six fundamental moral principles: Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, fidelity, and veracity and apply them to the situation.

3. Review the relevant ethical codes