Coun6306 Week 7 assignment Where Ethics and Values Conflict
Coun6306 Week 7 assignment Where Ethics and Values Conflict
For this assignment choose and watch a movie or television show that depicts a main character from a vulnerable population. The population may include someone facing end of life issues, ethnic or sexual minorities, minors, or someone facing barriers to services.
The Assignment (2-3 pages):
Give a brief (2-3 sentence) overview of the main character and their situation from the media you watched. Identify the vulnerable population the main character is from and offer a brief explanation of why that population is considered vulnerable.
Discuss your personal beliefs regarding this population that were challenged (or that you explored) after watching the movie or television show.
Identify an ethical dilemma you might consider when working with this population (cite appropriate ethical codes and state laws that apply).
Identify who your state legislature representative is and contact him/her. Include the name of your state representative and contact information in the paper. Discuss what you said in your email or when you spoke or left a voicemail.
Your paper should be in proper with a minimum of 2-3 scholarly references.
Readings
Remley, T. P., Jr., & Herlihy, B. (2016). Ethical, legal, and professional issues in counseling (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Chapter 11, “Counseling Children and Vulnerable Adults” (pp. 264-288)
Chapter 12, “Counseling Families and Groups” (pp. 289-310)
American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics. Current Edition.
Benton, K., Stephens, J., Vogel, R., Ledlow, G., Ackermann, R., Babcock, C., & McCook, G. (2015). The influence of race on end-of-life choices following a counselor-based palliative consultation. American Journal Of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 32(1), 84-89. doi:10.1177/1049909113506782
Moe, J. L., Finnerty, P., Sparkman, N., & Yates, C. (2015). Initial Assessment and Screening with LGBTQ Clients: A Critical Perspective. Journal Of LGBT Issues In Counseling, 9(1), 36. doi:10.1080/15538605.2014.997332
