Applying an Ethical Decision-Making Model

Applying an Ethical Decision-Making Model

Directions: The student will utilize a standard ethical decision-making model to process and resolve an ethical dilemma case in counseling. Case scenarios will be provided by the instructor; from these cases, the student will choose one case to process utilizing the model. The student will create responses to the 8-step model regarding their specific case through a Journal post. The student will utilize and cite a minimum of 3 sources. Two of the 3 required sources must be the ACA and NBCC Codes of Ethics, the other source could be a scholarly journal, book, or appropriate websites. The student will utilize proper spelling, grammar, intelligible sentences, and APA format for their intext citations and references. The assignment will be submitted as an electronic journal on the Bb course page and WILL NOT be submitted to Livetext.

Ethical Decision-Making Model by Corey, Corey, Corey & Callahan (2015)

1.  Identify the problem (ethical dilemma).

2.  Identify other potential issues involved.

3.  Identify the relevant ethical guidelines (cite standards from both the ACA and NBCC code of ethics that apply).

4.  Identify the relevant laws and regulations.

5.  Identify the possible consultation sources that could be utilized.

6.  Identify potential courses of action (at least 2 different options).

7.  Identify the consequences of the potential courses of action (for each option in step 7).

8.  Identify the best course of action and why.