Write a description of a time when you had to make a difficult decision. They should include the following information:

1)      a description of the dilemma

2)      who was involved

3)      explanation of why the decision was difficult

4)      the decision and how it was reached

Share this with your partner and discuss similarities and differences in your decision making processes.

Personal Ethics

Write a description of each of the following situations:

1)      A time when it might be difficult to keep a client’s confidence.

2)      A helping situation in which you believe you lack the needed expertise.

3)      A time when the goals of your agency might conflict with the goals of the client.

4)      A time when a client prefers a computer-based interaction and you prefer a face-to-face meeting.

Share these with your partner and discuss the differences and similarities in your answers.