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Assignment 1: A Case Study: Teresa, A Professional Counselor
Synopsis Teresa, a professional counselor, moved to a small town with her 15 year old son. The small town that she and her son settled in (besides the psychiatrist) does not have a closer mental health facility. The nearest one is two and a half hours away. At first, Teresa felt secluded as she tried to establish her private practice, adjusting to her new home and life in general. Not to mention, that it has taken a toll emotionally and financially as well. Following a year, her struggle subsided and Teresa and her son have been acclimated to the new city. Teresa’s practice has been performing well and her son is also doing well in school. In addition of Teresa acclimation to the city, she had also developed a close relationship with Evelyn, …show more content…
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Decision 5. Chris’s current counselor deferring him back to Teresa (for involuntary assessment) without Evelyn’s consent. No Parental consent: Unethical ACA
B.5.b. Responsibility to Parents and Legal Guardians AMHCA
2. Informed Consent (c) ASCA
B.1. Parent Rights and Responsibilities (a,b,c,d,e,f)

Similarities and Differences of applicable codes
Altogether, the codes all share and address a common importance of dual relationship which Teresa and Chris participated. The ACA went in further details regarding of conflict of interest as compared to both the AMHCA and ASCA which didn’t. Confidentiality was also elaborated in each codes and its prevalence in case 4. Not to mention, the codes also share technology usage for long distance counseling purposes.

Overarching decision or most important ethical issue to be addressed
The overarching or since most important ethical decision for case 4 is Teresa’s decision to provide counseling services to her close friend’s son Chris which is considered conflict of interest and not effective due to counselor’s subjectivity. Problem: Teresa participated in a dual relationship with a close friend’s son, which impacted her competency as an effective
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