A school counselor was working with Quan, whose presenting problem was anxiety pertaining to academic success in college. This was within the scope of the school counselor's training. However, during the course of therapy, Quan became very depressed and engaged in self-mutilation and other forms of self-destructive behavior. Quan's counselor recognized that these symptoms and behaviors reflected a problem area that was outside the scope of his practice. Ethical practice required that the school counselor:
A. attempt to work with Quan's problems and only refer if he becomes suicidal.
B. have another school employee present in all sessions after the discovery is made.
C. make a referral to another professional who is competent to treat Quan's problems.
D. make a referral to a substance abuse counselor because all client's with these symptoms are self-medicating.
Answer: C
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