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1 Ethical Issues Assignments Sunshine Campbell CCOU 202: Issues of Christian Counseling (D02) Professor Brown 11/12/2023

2 Ethical Issues Assignment This essay will assess the ethical dilemma raised by the first case in our text: "A young couple with two kids approaches a Christian marriage counselor, requesting right away that she assist them in mediating a divorce. In addition to the individuals involved, what obligation does the counselor have to the integrity of the marriage and family? The following questions will be addressed in this article based on the case. What are some possible ethical red flag(s) in the chosen scenario? This particular scenario has cause for concern, especially concerning Section 1-120-d: Application to Separation and Divorce from the AACC Code of Ethics. It is expressly forbidden in this section for Christian counselors to assist, support, or negotiate a divorce directly. Instead, they must help clients understand what the Bible teaches about divorce and lead couples through sessions where they explore alternatives to divorce. It is required of Christian counselors to abstain from all engagement in divorce procedures and to discourage it actively. Christian counselors must hold fast to their convictions and promote moral principles in line with biblical teachings, even in the face of divergent views on divorce in society (Sanders, 2013). According to Mark 10:9, " Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate (AMP Version). Counselors should refrain from separating ethics from the Bible and proclaiming law without regard to the gospel, as this would be the same as giving up on truly Christian ethics (Sanders, 2013). Has the counselor already acted in an unethical way?

3 As of yet, the counselor has not acted unethically. As stated in Section 1-120-d, it would have been unethical if she had granted the couple's request for help in facilitating the divorce process. There may be a temptation to use the three-path model of secular discernment counseling, which is an unethical approach. According to this model, a couple seeking counseling would have two options: either stay as is, choose to dissolve the union and file for divorce, or choose to go down the path of reconciliation by attending couple's therapy for a minimum of six months to strengthen their marriage (Emerson et al., 2020). Had the counselor given the couple's pastor information about them without getting their permission, it would have been an additional potentially unethical move. Before sharing any information about their counseling sessions with their clients, Christian counselors are required by the AACC's Code of Ethics, Section 1-310: Securing Informed Consent, to acquire informed consent from their clients. Project into the scenario since all details may not be present. What could have been done differently to avoid the ethical breaches? Provide the code of ethics section number (ex: 1- 122) where applicable. Even though there were no specific ethical violations mentioned, let's assume, for the sake of this essay, that the Christian counselor did advise the couple to file for divorce. A session designed to help the couple comprehend the biblical perspective on divorce should have been delivered by the Christian counselor instead since such a circumstance runs counter to biblical principles and the code of ethics, especially Section 1-120-d of the AACC. This strategy would be in accord with the ethical guidelines' emphasis on the counselor's duty to support marriage purity and discourage divorce. The counselor should have morally declined the case if the couple had opposed this concept.

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4 Dealing with the divorce issue before it gets to the point where it cannot be repaired is another preventive step to avoid ethical lapses. An essay about the Yoruba people of Nigeria emphasizes how common divorce is in a culture that values the Christian faith. When marital problems emerge, the Yoruba people have been recorded turning to violence and threats rather than peaceful negotiation. For instance, it was reported that a couple took their marital problems to court after the woman made threats against her husband using knives and swords. Engaging a Christian counselor to assist couples in biblically managing their emotions and promoting constructive communication may help reduce divorce rates nationally and within the Yoruba community (Uroko & Enobong, 2022). What is your personal definition of ethics? Ethics, in my opinion, includes the principles and conduct that make up a person's moral compass. It entails recognizing moral differences and helps people form opinions in various contexts. Personal ethics impacts interpersonal connections in addition to behavior in professional settings. Since Christian counseling is a calling, how might ethics be an even stronger consideration for the Christian counselor? Ethics are very important to Christian counselors because they aim to help people in a way that aligns with the Bible. Counselors must fulfill this duty by considering the moral ramifications of their choices and actions and ensuring they are consistent with biblical teachings. Counselors

5 should not disclose client information to third parties unless the client gives consent. This procedure respects the client's right to privacy and their ability to make independent life decisions. The biblical precept to love one's neighbor as oneself (Mark 12:31) also guides Christian counselors, who then offer this love to the clients they assist. Maintaining the client's best interests is of utmost importance, even if it necessitates making difficult choices like whether to violate confidentially when the client may be at risk.

6 References AACC Code of Ethics. AACC. (n.d.). Retrieved November 8, 2022, fromhttps://www.aacc.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AACC-Code-of-Ethics-Master- Document.pdf Amplified Bible . (2015). Bible Gateway. https://www.biblegateway.com (Original work published 1965) Emerson, A. J., Harris, S. M., & Ahmed, F. A. (2020). The impact of discernment counseling on individuals who decide to divorce: Experiences of post‐ divorcecommunication and coparenting. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 47(1), 36-51. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12463 Sanders, R. K. (2013). Christian Counseling Ethics: A handbook for psychologists, therapists, and pastors. InterVarsity Press Academic. Uroko, F., & Enobong, S. I. (2022, July). Divorce amongst Christian couples in Yorubaland: Challenges and implications. HTS Theological Studies. Retrieved November 8, 2023, from http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0259- 94222022000300018

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