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You are conducting a counseling session with a patient who is from another country. There are times when it appears that the therapy stalls because of cultural differences. An ethically sensitive counselor would:

Obtaining consultation when making an ethical decision is important because:

Culture influences every facet of our existence, so it is essential that culturally responsive practice be central in all that we do.

EXTRA CREDIT: If a counselor or tech is secure in his or her own values, then:

Placing the client’s interest ahead of ones own and being loyal to clients, even when inconvenient or uncomfortable demonstrates the value of:

Marie is working with a lesbian client who is in a unhealthy relationship with partner. She is seeking counseling to sort out her options regarding leaving her emotionally abusive partner. Marie can assist her client by:

Identify the structure indicated by the green dot & include if bone, muscle, nerve. Picture courtesy of https://learnmuscles.com

Preserving the right for a client to choose something for themselves and make informed decisions is the value of:

Short Answer: 3-5 sentences expected.In the model for ethical decision making, step 3 states “review the relevant ethical codes.” Why is this essential? 

Short answer: 3-5 sentences for full credit. Why is it important for you to first understand your biases and values to truly be culturally sensitive?