THE CASE OF ERICAStephany Velasquez

BSHS 335

Beatriz Zayas

02/11/2014

ERICA’S CASE

• Erica is seeing a counselor, Helena

• Body Image

• Eating Disorders

• Erica encounters her counselor

• At a local café

• Helena is with a friend

• They chat briefly

• Helena’s friend asks how she knows Erica

INTERVENTION

• Helena must steer clear of introducing Erica as her client

• Repect confidentiality

• Helena can treat Erica for any issues

• Should discuss in advance the possibility of encountering one another outside of the office

CONFIDENTIALITY

• If Erica had began discussing her sessions

• Helena should change the conversation to something more general

• Prevent any disclosure outside the office by

• Discussing with Erica that they are not allowed to discuss the sessions outside of the office

• Let Erica know that whatever is said in the office should not be mentioned outside of that confidentiality

ETHICAL BEHAVIOR

• Helena must act friendly towards Erica in order to avoid any negative situations

• Professionalism

• Prevents any anger

• Helena must still act professional in a public setting

• Must not let others know that Erica is a client

REFERENCE

• Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Callanan, P. (2011). Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions (8th ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.

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