Case Vignettes In approximately 2000 words analyse each ethical dilemma using the following sub-headings to ensure that all steps are taken to reach a satisfactory decision:

1 The ethical standard or principle, legislation involved and provide reference/s

2 Ethical trap possibilities eg objectivity, values and circumstantiality etc. Preliminary response

4. Possible consequences of adopting this response Ethical resolution

5. Which aspect/s of this dilemma do you anticipate would be the most challenging for you to deal with? Why?

Case Vignette 1 Amy mr. Amy is 16 years old, and is sent to the school counsellor following concerns from her year level co-ordinator. Amy is finding it difficult to concentrate in class, is continuously late to school, and often arrives to school dishevelled and unkempt. The co-ordinator is concerned about what may be happening at home with Amy, and that she may be getting involved in a notoriously bad circle of friends in the area, known for drug-taking and other delinquent activities. Although reluctant during the first few sessions to disclose anything much, Amy begins to trust the counsellor and opens up about her frequent drug use. She says she used to only smoke marijuana, but that now this has increased to weekly party hits of cocaine and speed. She tells the counsellor that the effects of these drugs is beginning to diminish, and that she feels she has to try something harder, like heroin, to gain the same effect. That week. the counsellor receives a phone call from Amy's parents wanting to know what is going on with their daughter. What should she do? Case Vignette 2 Joel Joel works as a counsellor at a local agency. He is also president of the local right to life organisation. During lunch and tea breaks. Joel tries to convince staff of the importance of saving lives and the need to oppose abortion. He is very open about his views and is a known anti .abortion by the locals. Joel is also very op • osed to co raception.