Alternatives for resolving the ethical dilemma

1. Brainstorm several alternatives for resolving the ethical dilemma in the case.
2. Analyze alternatives for resolving the ethical dilemma and come to a conclusion.
3. Analyze and document the possible ramifications for at least three alternatives. Then, choose a course of action.
4. Apply ethical codes and standards to support the plan of action.
5. Explain the research methods used in multiple research studies relevant to the case, and present the findings.
6. Explain your course of action, using research findings from at least two studies to support your plan. You can use (but are not required to use) additional research beyond the two studies to support your plan.

The following is the recommended structure for organizing your assessment:

• Create a title page: Write a title that reflects the purpose of your work. It is suggested that you use the APA Paper Template [DOCX] to format your paper according to the APA manual (current edition).
• Write an introduction: For the introduction section of your paper, include the title at the top of the first page. (In APA format, the word Introduction is not used as a heading.) Briefly summarize:
  • The ethical issue in the case you have chosen.
  • How professional standards and other resources, in general terms, point toward solutions.
  • How the issue in general relates to larger societal problems.
• Create a heading titled Applied Ethical Principles and Standards: Use the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct to assess which of the principles and standards relate to the particular ethical issue in this case, and analyze how they do so.
• Create a heading titled Alternative Solutions:
  • Brainstorm several alternatives for resolving the ethical dilemma in the case. Thoroughly analyze the possible ramifications for at least three alternatives and document them. Then, choose a course of action.
  • Explain your chosen course of action and support it based on both ethical principles and current psychological research (published within the past decade).
• Create a heading title Research: Present at least two research studies that support your thinking and approach to ethics in the case. Present the research methods and findings and analyze the relevance of the findings to the case.
• Create a heading titled Conclusion: Briefly summarize the importance of the problem and make a compelling appeal for implementation of your action plan.

Keep in mind that while your writing must conform to APA standards, you must explain all information in a manner that can be understood easily by a nonacademic or nonscientific audience.

Refer to the Ethical Issue and Action Plan Scoring Guide to ensure you meet the grading criteria for this assessment.

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should meet the following requirements:

• Written communication:Written communication is well organized and free from errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA style: Comply with current APA style and formatting.
• Number of resources: A minimum of three academic resources.
• Length: 6–8 typed, double-spaced pages, excluding the cover page and references.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

CASE STUDY FOR ASSIGNMENT

Hannah Kennard, High school counselor

Adara Watson, High school student

Hannah and Adara

Hannah, a 36-year old African American woman, moved to Riverbend City ten years ago. She loves her work as a school counselor and, although she does not have children of her own, she says that “children are my life.” The principal and teachers at Cargill Academy appreciate her hard work with the students. She often puts in long hours.

Hannah is working with Adara, a 15-year old Muslim-American. Her parents immigrated to Detroit, Michigan from Iraq in 1999. She and her siblings were born and grew up in Dearborn, a suburb of Detroit. They moved to Riverbend City when Adara was 11 years old.

Adara is feeling depressed but isn’t sure why. Lately she has been wishing she wasn’t alive. She decided to talk to Hannah.

She talks about feeling “different” from others in school. She has friends at school, with whom she spends some time outside of school; however, she is acutely aware that she is the only Muslim-American among all the people she knows. She is the only person to wear a headscarf that her parents require her to wear, following their cultural and religious traditions. She often feels other kids staring at her, and sometimes they make rude comments. She has been bullied on social media, with other kids accusing her of being a “terrorist.”

She has enjoyed her conversations with Hannah and feels better after she leaves her office. Hannah has encouraged her to talk with her parents about seeing a therapist. Adara has resisted, and says her parents will not support her seeing a therapist.

During their last visit, Adara told Hannah that she wishes she was dead. Hannah called her parents to let them know. Now Adara is angry with Hannah and feels her trust has been violated. She says, “My counselor told my mother about everything. Now I feel like I can’t trust her. Doesn’t she have to keep what I say to herself?”

Consider the individual, family, societal, cultural, and ethical issues that Hannah must think about as she interacts with Adara and her parents.