Susy Q. Counselor recently met with her supervisor to discuss a case where she a

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Susy Q. Counselor recently met with her supervisor to discuss a case where she admitted that she was feeling quite attracted to a male client she had in a group she was facilitating for clients that had been court-ordered for treatment. The supervisor suggested it might be best for the group and the agency to have a co-facilitator in the group to help maintain accountability, and suggested that Susy Q. seek out a counselor to work through countertransference issues. Susy Q. really enjoys the group she is facilitating, and is angry that her supervisor does not trust her enough to lead the group alone. Susy Q. also does not think she needs to see a counselor about this "little" attraction.

1. Identify the potential legal and ethical issues that could arise from this scenario.

2. Describe the proper process Susy Q. should follow in order to maintain healthy boundaries as a counselor.

3. What steps do you believe Susy Q.’s clinical supervisor should take if she does not follow through with the supervisor’s recommendations?

Explanation / Answer

1.The potential legal and ethical issues are:

2.Susi Q should take reasonable steps to resolve the problem of the risk of entering into a possible multiple relationship.She should consider the supervisor's suggestion of taking the help of another facilitator to maintain the accountability .This would ensure that best interest of the individuals at group facilitation.

3. Susy Q' s clinical supervisor should consider for the termination of service of Susy if she hasn't refrained herself from the possible risk .

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