Posted: November 19th, 2022

Assignment: Apply Kitchener’s Model of Ethical Decision Making

Week 3 Assignment: Apply Kitchener’s Model of Ethical Decision Making

Apply Kitchener’s model of ethical decision-making. Make sure you are including and referencing the AAMFT Code of Ethics and the following:

· Identify the ethical dilemma.

· Apply the Foundational Principles of Ethical Decision Making.

o What decision(s) need(s) to be made, and why would it be considered an ethical decision? What additional information might you want about the ceremony to help you make this decision?

· Explain the process of this model and how you will utilize it.

· Apply each principle to what you identify as possible ethical dilemmas in this case study.

· Make a decision based on the process of this model. Defend this decision using critical thinking skills.

o What are some of the risks or benefits of deciding to attend the ceremony? Of deciding not to attend?

o What are the boundaries of the MFT-client relationship?

What other approaches might be ethical in this scenario and why? For example, can you make an argument for a decision other than the one you made above.

 Incorporate your course literature to support your answers.

Length: 6 pages, not including title or reference pages.

References: Use at least 3-5 references from this week as well as 2 other references from your previous week’s assignments.

The completed assignment should address all of the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards, and adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

https://www.zurinstitute.com/resources/ethical-decision-making/

https://counseling.education/counseling/intro/ethical_models.html#:~:text=%20A%20Social%20Constructivism%20Model%20of%20Ethical%20Decision,way%20that%20allows%20for%20a%20reasonable…%20More%20

https://sk.sagepub.com/books/culturally-relevant-ethical-decision-making-in-counseling?utm_source=ss360&utm_medium=discovery-provider
The following case study will be used for this week’s assignment:
You are a child therapist working on a Native American reservation. You are currently working with a single mother and her four children. She is traditional and working with a medicine man; however, they are mandated to see you due to CPS concerns and a recent report that she left marks on her oldest son (9) while disciplining him at home. You have been working with the family for 7 months and have established a trusting and open relationship; they trust you, and during a recent session, the mother brings you handmade gifts. Even though you feel conflicted, you accept the gifts, expressing your gratitude (as you know, they are on a very limited income). Despite your reservations, you accept the gifts and express your gratitude (as you know, they are on a very limited income). You use this as an opportunity to discuss her cultural beliefs, which require her to express gratitude for your efforts to assist. You attempt to explain the limitations of gifting from a professional standpoint. Meanwhile, you collaborate with the family’s medicine man, who is open to your work and provides traditional care to the family. The mother invites you to a traditional ceremony for the youngest son one day after a particularly difficult session. You’re at a loss for words. You have a conflicting feeling. Use the model to determine how you will respond to this invitation and to clearly describe how you will navigate this ethical decision through the eyes of a culturally sensitive marriage and family therapist.
Apply Kitchener’s ethical decision-making model. You use this as an opportunity to discuss her cultural beliefs that dictate she shows appreciation for your efforts to help. You try to explain the limitations of gifting from your professional perspective. Meanwhile, you are working closely with the family’s medicine man, who is open to your work and providing traditional care to the family. One day after a particularly difficult session, the mother invites you to a traditional ceremony that will be performed for the youngest son. You are not sure how to respond. You are feeling conflicted. Use the model to decide how you respond to this invitation and clearly describe how you navigate this ethical decision through the lens of a culturally sensitive marriage and family therapist.
Apply Kitchener’s model of ethical decision-making. Make sure you are including and referencing the AAMFT Code of Ethics and the following:
• Identify the ethical dilemma.
• Apply the Foundational Principles of Ethical Decision Making.
o What decision(s) need(s) to be made, and why would it be considered an ethical decision? What additional information might you want about the ceremony to help you make this decision?
• Explain the process of this model and how you will utilize it.
• Apply each principle to what you identify as possible ethical dilemmas in this case study.
• Make a decision based on the process of this model. Defend this decision using critical thinking skills.
o What are some of the risks or benefits of deciding to attend the ceremony? Of deciding not to attend?
o What are the boundaries of the MFT-client relationship?
What other approaches might be ethical in this scenario and why? For example, can you make an argument for a decision other than the one you made above.
Incorporate your course literature to support your answers.
Length: 6 pages, not including title or reference pages.
References: Use at least 3-5 references from this week as well as 2 other references from your previous week’s assignments.
The completed assignment should address all of the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards, and adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
WEEK 3 RESOURCES
https://www.zurinstitute.com/resources/ethical-decision-making/
https://counseling.education/counseling/intro/ethical_models.html#:~:text=%20A%20Social%20Constructivism%20Model%20of%20Ethical%20Decision,way%20that%20allows%20for%20a%20reasonable…%20More%20
https://sk.sagepub.com/books/culturally-relevant-ethical-decision-making-in-counseling?utm_source=ss360&utm_medium=discovery-provider

Culturally Relevant Ethical Decision-Making in Counseling
Houser, R., Wilczenski, F. L., & Ham, M. (2006). Culturally relevant ethical decision-making in counseling. Sage.
Read Chapter 2, Virtue Ethics and Counselor Decision-Making; Chapter 16, Ethical Decision Making: A Hermeneutic Model; and Chapter 17, Application of the Hermeneutic Model.
Kitchener’s Principle Ethics: Implications for Counseling Practice and Research Urofsky, R. I. (2011). Kitchener’s principle ethics: Implications for counseling practice and research. Counseling and Values, 53(1).
This resource will provide you with a thorough description of Kitchner’s foundational method of ethical decision making in the field of counseling.
Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy
Wilcoxon, A. S., Remley, T. P., & Gladding, S. T. (2021). Ethical, legal and professional issues in the practice of marriage and family therapy. Pearson.
Review Chapter 3, Promoting Ethical Practice: Principles, Traditions, and Considerations.
Read Chapter 5, Unique Ethical Considerations in Marriage and Family Therapy – Practice Distinctions; and Chapter 8, Contemporary Ethical Issues – Practice Matters.
Access your Redshelf book in the Getting Started module of the course or click on Bookshelf in the top navigation bar of the course.
Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions
Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Corey, C. (2019). Issues and ethics in the helping professions. Cengage Learning.
Review Chapter 1, Introduction to Professional Ethics: Ethical Decision Making (pp. 11-23).
• Ethical Decision Making Models
Counseling Education. (2015-2021). Ethical decision making models American Counseling Association.
• Ethical Decision Making in Psychotherapy
Zur Institute. (2020). Ethical decision making in psychotherapy.
• Thinking, Doing, and the Ethics of Family Therapy
Scher, S., & Kozlowska, K. (2012). Thinking, doing, and the ethics of family therapy. American Journal of Family Therapy, 40(2).
• Practitioner’s Guide to Ethical Decision Making
Forester-Miller, H., & Davis, T. E. (2016). Practitioner’s guide to ethical decision making (Rev. ed.).