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Ethical Dilemmas With An Art Artist

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Marina, an art therapist, is contemplating purchasing her former clients artwork in a silent auction. Marina has found herself falling in love with her client Christobanks artwork. She has come to me for a consultation asking if it would be unethical of her to purchase the artwork to display at her home. Marina explains that Christobanks has been in counseling with her for several months but they have mutually decided that treatment would be terminated. Due to termination Marina is contemplating if it is ethical for her to purchase the artwork. Many ethical dilemmas arise in this situation. Confidentiality, client consent, client welfare, and extending counseling boundaries are the main ethical codes that surface in this specific situation.

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