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Ethics and Professional Studies – Family Counseling & Ethics
Elizabeth Smith
Mid-America Christian University
COUN6233: Ethics and Professional Studies
Dr. Donna McCoy, Ph.D.
December 14, 2023
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Ethics and Professional Studies – Family Counseling & Ethics
The work of clinicians can be amazing, complicated, and rewarding. One must be aware of some ethical dilemmas when facing complicated situations. Therapists must diligently balance
the needs of individuals, couples, and families. Counselors and therapists encounter ethical dilemmas individually or encompassing various ones: dual relationships, exclusion of members, confidentiality, manipulative therapeutic strategies, and personal values versus ethics (TCS,2023). Nuclear Family
Why is it important to understand the nuclear family structure when counseling? Nuclear families can have various perspectives and values depending on ethical perspectives and opinions, impacted by various life events and outcomes. When the family nucleus is fragile or compromised, the well-being of all members, including children stemming from lack of support, face more difficulties academically and emotionally, demonstrating more behavior problems than
those who have nuclear structures (CSP, 2020). Many outside elements can threaten the nuclear family: Divorce and separation, Non-traditional family units, cohabiting couples, same-sex parenting, and single, co-parenting dynamics, coupled with economic and social pressures, can weaken the family unit or nuclear family. My children are a product of a split family, beginning at six months of age. Her father was in the picture; co-parenting was a great joy with him. We had decided early on not to blame one another for the failure of our relationship, agreeing to always communicate with one another and, most importantly, agreeing not to allow our daughter to manipulate us against each other.
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She knew that her father and I communicated regularly regarding her well-being and safety, respectfully honoring others' judgment and being reasonable and rational in allowing her to make
her own decisions with conversation and guidance during her decision-making. For the next eighteen years, we co-parented well. However, there were many conversations regarding complete and half-siblings to her. Her father and I decided there were no “half-siblings” or “stepparents.” I would not say I liked those terms; it screamed broken family and opened doors for questions. She still struggled with a few “last name” differences, but all siblings involved five
total, three attended the same high school at the same time, loved it. I guess it is all in how you view the “nuclear family” level of support you receive and your understanding of all elements involved. I felt it was essential to be open and honest with my kids at a level of understanding they could comprehend. It is essential to understand the causes and consequences of the modern
family nuclear structure today. It has become more complex and controversial, fostering more perspectives and different opinions of the family unit. Open dialogues amongst everyone, including family, are essential during gatherings and counseling others.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the family unit is rooted in traditional expectations and common generational ties from generations. As we grow and develop, some of these traditions or customers we have been trained in may not align ethically with how we as individuals view or understand them today. For example, I was taught by 2 Corinthians 6:14, “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness and lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?” (NKJ, 2023). This scripture has an entirely different meaning today than when it was taught to me as a youth in the church, the belief that we are not to have intercultural relationships. I never felt this was correct; one could say it “ethically” did
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not align with my soul. As a young girl, I always knew that if God loved and loved everyone, why would he care about that? I was too young to be taken seriously then, but today, and in raising my kids, I have different perspectives and beliefs, to embrace everyone with God’s love and kindness, paying close attention to how they align with others in God, drive, goals, perspectives, and desires. Today, 2 Corinthians 6:14, not being unequally yoked with those of a darker nature, perspective, ambitions, and drive in life. I hope that makes sense.
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References
American Counseling Association, (2104, Sec h, Pg 17–18). Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social
Media. ACA 2014 Code of Ethics (macu.edu)
CSP, (2020). Concordia University: The Evolution of American Family Structure.
The Evolution of American Family Structure | CSP Global
New King James Online, (2023). 2 Corinthians 6:14.
2 Corinthians 6:14-18 NKJV - Do not be unequally yoked together with - Bible Gateway
TCS, (2032). Top Counseling School: 5 Ethical Dilemmas Faced By Marriage and Family
Therapists. 5 Ethical Dilemmas Faced By Marriage and Family Therapists - Top Counseling Schools