Can a counselor remain value-neutral about issues such as abortion‚ suicide‚ adultery‚ drug use‚ domestic violence‚ or child abuse? Some counselors might argue that they should not express their values or criticize their clients for these behaviors‚ while others would say that expressing moral judgment is appropriate. Write a 500-750 word paper completing the following: 1. Examine the implications of each position from the perspective of ethical decision making and defend your own position on
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their champion winning sports players we cheer on during game days are just like everyone in the world. The question being how can we establish a connection with ones that real side may barely be shown? In recent weeks‚ sports media has been booming
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"To kill or not to kill" It is evident that abortion is an issue that will not subside. There are two completely opposite sides of this issue in which no compromise appears to be apparent. The controversy lies on whether or not we believe human life begins at conception. By definition‚ life does begin at conception. The definition of alive means that the being is growing‚ developing‚ maturing‚ and replacing its own dying cells. These are all characteristics which are held by a fetus. If life does
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t DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN INDIA The domestic violence or Intimate - Person Violence (IPV) as it is otherwise known globally has been and still is a major threat in our country. The Domestic Violence Act was enacted in the year 2005. It primarily meant to provide protection to the wife or female live-in partner from domestic violence at the hands of the husband or male live-in partner or his relatives‚ the law also extends its protection to women living in a household
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Domestic Violence: Social Injustice Amanda McDermott BEHS 220 Diversity Awareness Professor Hays 05 March 5‚ 2015 Why Domestic Violence? I chose to write about the biggest social injustice to me‚ which so happens to be about domestic violence. There are so many battered women and children in this world. We tend to not think about it or say that it is not happening around us. In reality in our society it is a huge issue. There are many women and children out there that are victims
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Value Neutrality Yes a counselor can remain value neutral about issues such as abortion‚ suicide‚ adultery‚ drug use‚ domestic violence‚ or child abuse. We are obligated to remain neutral and not pass judgment. A counselor must always be self-aware and remember that the client’s principles are the focus. “Developing the competencies that are necessary for providing effective counseling services to PWDs begins with counselors’ awareness of their own assumptions‚ values‚ and biases about disability
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37‚000 people died from drug related overdoses.” Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. Substance abuse is a growing problem that not only affects the person who is abusing alcohol or drugs but also affects the lives of those who are close to the abuser. Substance abuse is the abuse of any substance. A drug is a substance that modifies one or more of the body’s functions when it is consumed. It is often mistakenly assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles
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In the article William Moller blames discusses Alex Rodriguez and other athlete’s performance enhancing drug use. He compared the harsh pressure that is forced upon athletes to his own experience in high school that led him to try illegal substances. He stated “I did what I felt was needed to do‚ to accomplish what was demanded of me” (Moller 547). Moller later goes on to ultimately place blame on the fans by placing Rodriguez and other athletes on a pedestal‚ and viewing them in a god like manner
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Cocaine Drug Use Over the of years that Cocaine has been used there has been extreme deaths rates. A lot people think Cocaine is used for giving energy in your body but it’s not‚ because Cocaine is a drug that is addictive and powerful drug. Cocaine is made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America‚ it does however have a valid medical purpose but is still illegal for‚ the general public in the U.S. Cocaine was found in 1500s. Cocaine has been used extensively by famous people
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their wishes. “Selective Abortion” is performed only to prevent the birth of a particular kind of child (40). In this case‚ Mr. and Mrs. Pike were only seeking boys. Mr. and Mrs. Pike are recent immigrants to the United States and their views are different. The OB/GYN must respect their wishes and give them what they requested. “Respecting an individual’s autonomy entails acknowledging that person’s right to hold views to make choices and to take actions based on personal values and beliefs” (4) He could
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