Ethics in counseling
Please write on each discussion separately
Discussion 1 (2 pages)
Morals are the principles on which one’s judgments of right and
wrong are based. Ethics are principles of right conduct. Can you describe
your Moral Philosophy? What experiences, history, training, thinkers etc
have influenced it?
Respond with your view on this statement. There is no ‘right’ answer
in relation to the quote above but your answer must be supported.
Please give examples and a rationale for your response.
Discussion 2 (2 pages)
Think of a time (e when you encountered an ethical dilemma. While
preserving privacy and confidentiality, what was going on and what was the
nature of the dilemma? Use the text (p. 24-28 attached) to guide your response.
Who were the key people (roles not names); what were the areas involved:
legal; organizational; moral; mores; ethical codes/principles, etc.? What
was the eventual outcome and was this satisfactory in your view?
Alternate: if you are not comfortable with a personal/professional example,
then pick one that is in the public domain.
Respond with your views on this question. There is no ‘right’ answer
in relation to the quote above but your answer must be supported.
Please give examples and a rationale for your response.