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Analyze the ethical implications of a counselor expressing their values to a client.

Should a counselor remain value-objective about controversial issues presented by a client (such as abortion, suicide, adultery, drug use, domestic violence, child abuse, etc.)? 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.   Consider the […]

Comparing and Contrasting the MMPI and the Rorschach Inkblot Technique

Assignment 2: Comparing and Contrasting the MMPI and the Rorschach Inkblot Technique Controversy surrounds the validity of certain personality tests, including the Rorschach Inkblot Test.  Pundits argue that the Rorschach test results in over-identifying mental problems and is unreliable and invalid. Scholars in favor of the Rorschach test argue that it is one piece of […]

Why do you think they wouldn’t let a person who is terminally ill and in pain with possibly more than 6 months receive assistance in dying?

Euthanasia   The word “euthanasia” draws its roots from Greek meaning “good death.” As it is used in this discussion, it means “the act of ending the life of a person suffering from either a terminal illness, or an incurable disease.” The AMA is against physicians assisting in euthanasia. There is currently only one state […]