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__Decide and Take Action__: Implement the decision that you believe is most appropriate, based on the circumstances, and be prepared to reconsider options.(Gerdine)

Corey, Corey & Callanan(2007, p.23) give tells us the best way to make a decision on an ethical issue is to "carefully consider the information you have received from various sources."

In //Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions,//Corey, Corey & Callanan(2007, p.91) state, //"//No therapy is value free."

Wheeler & Bertram(2008) write, "For examples, the ACA code of Ethics spicifies that counselors 'practice only within the bondaries of ther competence...'(Standard C.2.a) to imply that if a clinician does not feel comfortable doing therapy with a client due to thier own personal insensitivity, the counselor should refer the client to a more suitable professional.

The decision that is most appropriate is for this situation is that Mark should refer Mr. Hall to another clinician. Mark does not seem prepared to deal with some of Mr. Hall's issues; therefore, referall is best to prevent harm to the client.

Another option would be for Mark to be open with the client about getting supervision while maintaining the theraputic relationship.

In section F in the ACA code of ethics, the code talks about client welfare. Herlihy & Corey(2006) state, "A primary obligation of counseling supervisors is to monitor the services provided by the other counselors or counselor-in-training."

In the //ACA Ethical standards Casebook,// Herlihy & Corey(2006) talk about personal values. Section A.4.b. states, "counselors are aware of thier own values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors and avoid imposing values that are inconsistent with counseling goals."

Mark is aware of this religious beliefs, he can choose not to impose them on his Client Mr. Hall. He can respect the diverstiy of this client and work hard at guiding the client through a positive theraputic relationship.