Discussion:
Ethical Issues: Case Studies
Mary comes to a community mental health center with her support system such as her husband, her children and spouses, grandchildren, and cousins. The receptionist called Mary's name and she begins to frown and she points out her slip is showing. I can't figure out what to say, and she requested that her family members comes into the counseling room with her. The receptionist observed that Mary is properly groomed in spite of her concerns of her dressing. Before the counselor begins to interview Mary, her daughter said that she worries excessively and the worry has been part of her life and has lasted for six to eight months. Mary's husband explained that he stays awake all night because the wife cannot sleep or remain asleep when she tries to sleep.
During an interview, counselor observed that Mary's eyes was downward, she's soft spoken, rarely smiles, taps her foot, and wants to leave her chair. The counselor concluded that the major points that sticks out in Mary's case is being too tired, lack of concentration in completing daily activities, unable to sleep, worrying about husband's love toward her, inability to fulfill household chores, and financial strain. The counselor commented that Mary's problems are tied to different stressors. The community mental health center examined Mary and performed a compressive test that included labs and physical examination. However, nothing was found that contributed to fatigue and inability to sleep. Only the presence of anxiety was confirmed.
Questions:
1. Explain each of the possible ethical dilemmas, referencing specific ethical codes from either AAMFT, etc.
2. Explain a potential resolution for each of the dilemmas you selected.