Assignment 1 Four short (500 word) essays. Written Assignment (2000 words) Due Date: (Due on 11.59 pm Sunday 16th April 2019) The aim of this assignment is to have you (a) differentiate between ethical and unethical counselling practices, and (b) to evaluate models of supervision appropriate for counselling practice. To complete this assessment item successfully, you are required to submit four (4) x 500 word essays addressing the following topics:(1) distinguish ethical from unethical counselling practices(2) apply appropriate clause/s from relevant ethics codes to case scenarios(3) explain role of supervision in maintaining ethical counselling practice(4) apply appropriate supervision models and practices to scenarios.Essay 1 (500 words) Read the two scenarios below. Compare and contrast the two scenarios in terms of ethical principles and ethical standards. Decide which of the scenarios reflects a more ethical counselling practice, and explain why.
Scenario OnePeta is a counsellor in private practice. She is seeing a new client, Murray. Murray has never seen a counsellor before, and thus does not really know what to expect. Peta notices his nervousness, and has seen it many times before. In Peta’s experience, she has found that allowing clients to “friend” her on her facebook page is a great way to help clients feel at ease. She explains to Murray that it seems to help clients achieve a sense of comfort, knowing that they have access to her 24/7, “although most of my clients don’t need it” she adds. She immediately asks Murray for his facebook identity, and put a “friend request” in. Murray feels instantly at ease, and begins to feel comfortable talking to Peta about why he has come to counselling. He believes that she is going to be a really good counsellor for him.
Scenario TwoPeta is a counsellor in private practice. She is seeing a new client, Murray. Murray has never seen a counsellor before, and thus does not really know what to expect. Peta notices his nervousness, and has seen it many times before. In Peta’s experience, she has found that talking to the client about what counselling is, what confidentiality means in the context of counselling, what to expect from counselling, what his role is, and what her role is, really helps clients feel at ease. Peta also talks about how normal it is to feel nervous when first coming to counselling, and how courageous it is. Murray expresses some concerns about bumping into her outside of therapy since he does not want his friends to know he needs counselling. Peta responds by telling Murray that this is a common concern and invites Murray to discuss how they should react if they accidentally meet each other between sessions. Murray feels a little bit better, and begins to recount why he has decided to come to counselling.Points to remember:1.This is an essay, so essay structure is expected a.Introduction (≈ 50 - 100 words) b.Body (≈350 words) c.Conclusion (≈ 50 - 100 words)2.Include referencing3.Include APA formatting conventions
Essay 2 (500 words) Read the two scenarios below. Decide which ethical standards, from both ACA and PACFA, are most relevant when deciding if the counsellors are acting ethically or not, and explain why they are relevant.
Scenario OneMatthew works as a counsellor in a large organisation. He has been seeing a member of staff due to work-related stress for some time. He receives an anonymous letter about his client, which states that it is important he knows the client has “mental health problems”. It then goes on to detail things that client has allegedly said or done in the workplace. The client does not know this letter has been sent and Matthew does not wish to cause the client further distress by declaring it, given that it is anonymous.Scenario TwoSuzanne has worked in a primary care counselling agency for four years and has become good friends with a colleague there, Michelle. Michelle is a highly respected and liked member of the team. Suzanne discovered recently that Michelle has been drinking heavily, and for some time. While she appears to be sober at work, Suzanne is fearful for Michelle’s clients and her capacity to work professionally. Michelle became distressed when asked about this, and begged Suzanne not to say anything to her manager – she would “lose her job and become unemployable”. Suzanne feels torn between trying to support her friend to turn things around personally, and the wellbeing of her clients, which increasingly seems to be compromised.
Points to remember: 1.This is an essay, so essay structure is expected a.Introduction (≈ 50 - 100 words) b.Body (≈350 words) c.Conclusion (≈ 50 - 100 words)2.Include referencing 3.Include APA formatting conventions Essay 3 (500 words) Demonstrate your knowledge of how the process of “supervision” is important in maintaining ethical counselling practice. In your answer, demonstrate how “supervision” is important as a supervisee, as well as how “supervision” is important as a supervisor
Essay 4 (500 words) Read the following scenario and explain what approach/model of supervision is best applied by a supervisor in order to maintain ethical practice.
Kathleen is a senior counsellor within a government organisation who, by default of her seniority, regularly supervises junior counselling staff. One of her supervisees, Tamara, has been a staff member for 18 months, and has a good reputation in the organisation. In fact, Kathleen has noticed that other counselling staff are beginning to informally consult Tamara on issues concerning them about their clients, instead of Kathleen. Tamara has never received any supervision training, and as part of her ongoing employment, is required to continue to see you for her counselling supervision. You have noticed, lately, that the supervision sessions involve discussing the dilemmas that other counselling staff are consulting Tamara with.
Points to remember:1.This is an essay, so essay structure is expected a.Introduction (≈ 50 - 100 words)b.Body (≈350 words) c.Conclusion (≈ 50 - 100 words)2.Include referencing3.Include APA formatting conventions