A client meets with a counselor, and during one of their sessions reveals that her husband sometimes physically abuses her. The client says she is not ready to contact any authorities or leave her husband. In this situation, the counselor is
a. Legally obligated to file a report with the police
b. Ethically obligated to file a report with the police
c. Legally and ethically obligated to file a report with the police
d. Neither legally or ethically obligated to fine a report with the police
Answer: d. Neither legally or ethically obligated to fine a report with the police
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Most college counseling centers are under the vice president of student affairs or dean of students
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Client referral is often viewed as:
a. A special form of termination. b. A sign that the counselor cannot be all things. c. An ethical decision. d. All of the above.
The professional literature suggests that students often believe they receive inadequate preparation in the content area of
a. ethics b. technology c. social justice and advocacy d. group counseling e. counseling theories
What are some purposes of an ethics code in professional counseling?
What will be an ideal response?