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You are embarrassed to notice that no matter how hard you have tried to stop yourself, you continue to have strong romantic and sexual fantasies about a client. In today's session, your client brushes against you when entering your office. You realize that you physically recoil in an effort to contain your feelings. You think your client seems hurt, though he or she is unable to voice this concern.

According to American Psychological Association or the American Counseling Association, are there ethical and legal concerns being exposed in this scenario (H) so, specifically identify the ethical standards that apply.

I.
Your client breaks down crying, stating that he or she used harsh corporal punishment on his or her 11-year-old child this morning. Your client says he or she feels horribly embarrassed and ashamed, and repeats desperately that he or she just does not know how to "control" the child, who has lately begun lying and stealing at school.

According to American Psychological Association or the American Counseling Association, are there ethical and legal concerns being exposed in this scenario (I)? If so, specifically identify the ethical standards that apply.

J.
One week ago, your client erupted in a fit of anger and left your office, saying "I can't stand this work. I can't do it anymore. I'll call you when I'm ready to come back." The client has not called you since. You have his or her phone number, but it is for the family phone, not a private line. You believe this client is in great need of counseling.

According to American Psychological Association or the American Counseling Association, are there ethical and legal concerns being exposed in this scenario (J)? If so, specifically identify the ethical standards that apply.

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Hi and thank you for using Brainmass. The solution below should get you started. In this particular task, you are asking for help in putting together a discussion on the topic of ethics. I suggest using this simple outline:
1. Q&A on intimacy as well as harassment and competence - 100 words
2. Q&A on abuse/avoiding harm - 100 words
3. Q&A on avoiding harm - 100 words

This should give 300 words which should cover what you need. Just let me know via the feedback section if you need further clarification. All the best with your studies.

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Situational Ethics Review

The case - "You are embarrassed to notice that no matter how hard you have tried to stop yourself, you continue to have strong romantic and sexual fantasies about a client. In today's session, your client brushes against you when entering your office. You realize that you physically recoil in an effort to contain your feelings. You think your client seems hurt, though he or she is unable to voice this concern."

I believe that in this case, there are a few ethical standards that apply which include sexual harassment as well as question of competence. Professionalism and competence is key in this case - no matter what the practitioner feels, ...

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