Imagine that you are working as a counselor with a client whose sexual beliefs differ from your own, causing you distress. Describe a fictitious client scenario to use as an example for this assignment that challenges your preconceived notions of gender identity, sexual orientation, attraction type, and/or relationship style.
Describe the terms and language that this client might use when self-identifying and presenting their situation to you in session.
Write a word paper in which you analyze your ethical decision-making approach to counseling this client. Include the following in your analysis:
Some of the potential ethical dilemmas to counseling this client
Ethically appropriate decisions you can make to address these concerns
The ethically appropriate decision-making steps you would take during this process
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