Instructions Using the Assignment 2 Managing Counseling Relationships Template [

Instructions
Using the Assignment 2 Managing Counseling Relationships Template [DOCX], complete the following: (I’VE ATTACHED THIS)
PLEASE REFER TO THIS CASE STUDY:
“Clinical Mental Health:
CASE HISTORY AND SYMPTOMATOLOGY
Laurie is a 13-year-old Puerto Rican female who was referred to the outpatient mental health clinic by Janie Robertson, FNP, who is the nurse practitioner who sees Laurie for regular medical concerns. The outpatient clinic is located in a mid-western state and city where the demographic makeup is as follows: White (63%), Black (14%), Asian (7%), Pacific Islander (3%), and Hispanic/Latino (13%).
The referral form indicated Laurie’s primary reason for referral was her scoring an 18 on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) given to her during her routine appointment with the nurse practitioner. The case manager who gathered collateral information about Laurie from the mother noted that Laurie lives with both her parents and a younger brother, but that Laurie’s parents have experienced significant marital problems, have been separated several times, and are now starting divorce proceedings. Laurie’s mother reported having a history of psychiatric treatment for depression and anxiety and indicated that the client’s father suffered from bipolar disorder and had been receiving psychiatric treatment, having been hospitalized on multiple occasions during previous years for non-compliance with his medication, resulting in psychotic episodes and violence.
Laurie and her mother arrived for the intake appointment 15 minutes late, stating they had difficulty obtaining transportation because the father used their only vehicle to go to work. Laurie’s paperwork indicated Medicaid as her primary insurance. During the intake appointment, Laurie expressed the following symptoms: frequent sadness and crying, increased appetite and overeating, guilt, low self-concept, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, hopelessness, and difficulty concentrating. In addition, she presented with difficulties in her interpersonal relationships, persistent negative thoughts about her appearance and scholastic abilities, as well as guilt regarding her parents’ marital problems.
Laurie also disclosed she has a history of self-harming by cutting her upper thigh and stated the last instance was 2 days ago because she was feeling overwhelmed about school. Laurie pleaded with the counselor not to mention this to her mother because Laurie didn’t want to be sent to the “crazy hospital” like her father had been before.
Laurie was failing several classes in school, and her family was in the process of looking for a new school due to her failing grades and difficulties getting along with her classmates.
Laurie’s medical history revealed that she suffered from asthma, used eyeglasses, and was overweight. Laurie’s mother reported that Laurie had been previously diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) 2 years ago, had seen a counselor previously, and is currently prescribed antidepressants by the primary care provider in their hometown.”
Identify the Ethical Dilemma: Before a counselor can consider how state laws, statutes, or district policies may influence an approach, the counselor must first identify the issue and consider any relevant ethical concerns. (MY STATE IN NEW YORK)
Describe all ethical dilemma(s) presented in the case.
Identify unavailable facts relative to the ethical dilemma(s).
State Laws and Regulations: Earlier in this course, you identified the state laws and regulations relating to the practice of counseling for your specialization. (ADDICTION STUDIES)
Describe at least two state legal standards that help guide counselors to establish ethical relationships with clients or students through two specific requirements (for example, informed consent, managing boundaries, payment for services).
Include any additional state (NEW YORK PLEASE) statutes or local district policies that guide counselors (you may include a link to the statutes or policies).
Reflect on the impact state laws have on the counseling relationship.
Diverse Populations: Ethical issues are an integral part of counseling diverse clients, as counselors must uphold ethical standards while being sensitive to cultural and individual differences. Here are some ethical issues that may arise when counseling diverse clients: Cultural competence, informed consent, confidentiality, dual relationships, boundaries, values, beliefs, and multicultural competence.
Describe the ethical responsibilities when counseling diverse populations.
For example, in the sessions the client discloses personal beliefs that are opposed to the personal beliefs and/or values you hold. Ethical counselors will recognize the need for additional supervision to ensure that they are not trying to push personal values and beliefs onto their clients.
Explain how ethical responsibilities affect the counseling relationship in a way that is well supported by the literature.
Ethical Codes and Standards: The purpose of ethical codes is to uphold the integrity of the counseling profession, advance the welfare of clients, and direct ethical decision-making in our practice.
Describe three specific ethical codes/standards that would guide you in managing the relationship in the ethical dilemma.
Explain how these codes/standards could be applied to mitigate the ethical dilemma.
Interdisciplinary Team: You want to consider the role that interdisciplinary teams may play in counseling relationships. The term “interdisciplinary team” is used to represent any internal/external stakeholders, educational system, legal system, or emergency management teams.
Articulate strategies for interfacing ethically with the interdisciplinary team involved in a case.
Explain the impact this interaction might have on the counseling relationship.
Submission Requirements
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
Template: Use the Assignment 2 Managing Counseling Relationships Template [DOCX] to complete this assignment.
Written communication: Develop accurate written communication and thoughts that convey the overall goals of the assignment and do not detract from the overall message. Your submission should demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.
References: You must use current APA style to list your references. Refer to Evidence and APALinks to an external site. for more information.
Formatting: Use third-person and current APA formatting in your submission. Refer to Evidence and APA Links to an external site. for more information.
Please use the following books and references for this assignment:
** 2014 ACA code of ethics [PDF].
Title: 2014 ACA code of ethics [PDF].
Author: American Counseling Association
Publication Date: 2014
** AMHCA code of ethics [PDF].
Title: AMHCA code of ethics [PDF].
Author: American Mental Health Counselors Association
Publication Date: 2020
** National Board for Certified Counselors Inc. code of ethics [PDF].
Title: National Board for Certified Counselors Inc. code of ethics [PDF].
Author: National Board for Certified Counselors
Publication Date: 2023
** Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling, 6th Edition
ISBN: 9780135186992
By: Theodore P. Remley Jr.; B.