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COU101 Counselling Skills and Theories Task 1B Written Discussion (20%)

Due Date: Week 6

Students are required to write a discussion of the ethical issues of the case (same as Assessment 1A) for the counsellor to consider, including:

• confidentiality requirements
• the role of the counsellor
• dual relationships
• conflict of interest
• the age of the client
• the client’s individual needs
• if there are mandatory reporting requirements. If so, what are they?

Consider how your world view (attitudes, values & expectations) has shaped your thoughts. Describe how your own values and preferences influence your approach to the client.

Consider these questions when discerning you own perspective (do not answer them directly):

• Do you think your client is “good”? or worthy?
• Do you like the client? Do you dislike them?
• Is this person similar to you? How?
• Do you feel compelled to help the client?
• What are your beliefs? (about the way people behave; things you think people “should” do; faith system/religion)
• What are your values? What is important to you? How do you want people to see you?

Use either the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Code of Ethics, or Code of Ethics and Practice of the ACA to inform your answer. Students are expected to use at least 5 credible sources as well as the textbooks to support written work.

Students are to use APA 7 format (double spacing, margins, introduction, sub-headings, conclusion, page numbers etc.) and referencing; both in-text and reference list.