Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice - Encyclopedia of Counseling CPCE Prep

________ are the leading causes of malpractice actions taken against counselors, therapists, and mental health providers A. confidentiality and dual relationships B. termination C. failure of the duty to warn D. inferior record keeping - A. confidentiality and dual relationships A 14 year old male threatens to blow up his parent's garage because he has been grounded. You believe his threat is genuine. You should A. ask the child if he will sign a release of information so you can talk to his parents B. not talk to the parents since this would weaken the bond of trust you have with the client C. have the child sign a contract stating that he will not blow up the garage but mention nothing to the parents D. warn the parents that their property is in danger - D. warn the parents that their property is in danger A 16 year old girl threatens to kill herself and you fail to inform her parents. Your behavior as a counselor is best described as A. an example of multiple relationship B. an example of informed consent C. an example of negligence, which is a failure to perform a duty, and in this instance is an obligation to protect the client D. multiple submission - C. an example of negligence, which is a failure to perform a duty, and in this instance is an obligation to protect the client