1) Identify the problem or dilemma.
2) Identify the potential issues involved.
3) Review the relevant ethics codes.
4) Know the applicable laws and regulations.
5) Obtain consultation.
6) Consider possible and probable course of action.
7) Enumerate the consequences of various decisions.
8) Decide on what appears to be the best course of action
Case #10: John Jones, LPC and Pastoral Counselor
A client named Marcia has been seeing counselor John Jones for three months and has finally gained the confidence to tell John about her experience with a former therapist. The former therapist, a licensed psychologist, allegedly seduced Marcia into having an affair with him, telling her it would help her with her sexual problems. After promising marriage to Marcia, the psychologist backed out of the relationship.
John has told Marcia that he would be willing to report the former therapist to the state licensing board, but she is reluctant to have John make a report. Marcia states that the psychologist told her that he would kill himself if she tells anyone.
Conclusion
Was Marcia guilty of murder, or did Dr. Sobel commit suicide? Good question, we'll let you decide that. The point is, ethical dilemmas can be really tough
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