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Aca Code Of Ethics Case Study

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As it is plainly presented in this scenario, John crossed an ethical boundary by accepting the friend request from Ben. This opened a door for John’s clients to feel that they can form a personal relationship with John outside the parameters of the group relationship. The American Counseling Association Code of Ethics advises counselors to avoid entering into nonprofessional relationships with clients as it has the potential to harm the client. As a current student, John is bound by the same obligations than that of professional counselors. (ACA F.5.A SITE) Furthermore, by not accepting Jeanne’s friend request to also join his Facebook based on her sex, John discriminated against Jeanne. As counselors, the golden

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