Homework
Should a counselor remain value-objective about controversial issues presented by a client (such as abortion, suicide, adultery, drug use, domestic violence, child abuse, etc.)? Some counselors might argue that they should not express their values or criticize their clients for these behaviors, while others would say that expressing moral judgment is appropriate. Consider the information above and Chapter 3 of the textbook. Write 1,000 words paper addressing the following:
A. Analyze the ethical implications of a counselor expressing their values to a client.
B. Identify actions a counselor might take when confronted with clients they find difficult to treat due to differences in values/beliefs regarding one or more of the following issues: abortion, suicide, adultery, drug use, domestic violence, child abuse
C. Some of the legislation and government policies related to clinical mental health counseling
D. Identify factors that might lead a counselor to consider referring a client to another counselor.
E. Describe steps a counselor should take if referral is not an option.
F. Be sure to use the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics as guidelines when constructing your paper.
G. Include three additional scholarly resources in your paper in addition to the course textbook.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.