Chapter 11

Question 1

Minor clients and privacy, confidentiality

Answer 1

A) Young children don’t have an understanding of confidentiality or a need for privacy B) Counselors shouldn’t assume that the minors don’t want their parents to know what information they tell counselors

Question 2

Counselors responsibility when children are a danger to self or others

Answer 2

A) The counselor will determine that parents or guardians must be given information that a child has disclosed in session B) If a counselor decides that a child is at risk or for harming themselves or others, they must tell the parents

Question 3

Obligations related to school counseling

Answer 3

Counselors should entertain the suspicion that a child might be at risk for abuse or neglect only if their is compelling evidence

Question 4

Limits to confidentiality

Answer 4

Important to established confidentiality terms prior to counseling relationship being initiated

Question 5

Reporting suspected child abuse in good faith

Answer 5

Every state requires counselors to report cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to a government agency

Question 6

Mandated reporting of suspected abuse

Answer 6

A) Many counselors don’t report suspected abuse because of the confidentiality piece B) Counselors must exercise clinical judgement when deciding to make a report

Question 7

Who are considered to be vulnerable adults

Answer 7

Developmentally disabled, severely mentally ill, elderly, and physically disabled individuals are considered to be vulnerable adults

Question 8

Working with clients towards the end of life decision

Answer 8

A) Counselors should determine whether or not they have the competency to work with these clients B) Counselors should conduct an assessment of the client or refer C) Consult other professionals D) Document carefully the assessment, consultations, and treatment options

Question 9

Minor clients who are considering abortion

Answer 9

A) Few states allow minors to consent to abortion although most states allow them to consent to sex at age 16 B) Counselors should avoid advocating a particular position regarding abortion or assisting a minor in obtaining an abortion when counseling minors

Question 10

Suicidal behaivor and school counseling

Answer 10

School counselors would breach confidentiality in this regard