Problem: As a student, who will you respond to this classmate, adding in text citation and reference and ask questions
An ethical consideration to note with House Bill 1840 is our duty and obligation as therapists to help those who are seeking care and treatment. Can we set aside our own ethics and values to assess and aide someone with different values than ours? I believe many therapists see this as not being able to hold to their own ethics and values anymore, but that is simply not the case. We can be more efficient as providers if we keep our values from infringing on our client's. We can't expect to only see clients with the same views as our own. I believe that to be unethical and against ACA Code A.4.b. (Personal Values), that states "Counselors are aware of-and avoid imposing-their own values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Counselors respect the diversity of clients, trainees, and research participants and seek training in areas in which they are at risk of imposing their values onto clients" (2014). Does it say in the ACA that you must agree, no, but we shouldn't impose.
I do have strong Christian beliefs and values about certain ways of living, decisions, and so on. But I find it hard to blatantly say I will not counsel clients because I disagree with them ethically. As a believer, I find that less loving. I am not saying I agree or disagree with choices made, but that I am there to provide them care and treatment within my competence. As Corey et. al (2024) explains, "Clients often come to therapy in search of a safe and supportive environment in which they can share secrets and deal with shame or guilt that interferes with their life. Clients are in a vulnerable position and need understanding, compassion, and support from a counselor, not judgment" (p. 77). I am curious to hear everyone else's viewpoints on this week's work and considerations as I feel this is an ethical dilemma I am still trying to understand my viewpoint on as a student. Need Assignment Help?