HS 2100 Family Dynamics

Professional Issues and Ethical Practices

Answer the questions below by using Chapter 6 of your textbook

1. Counselors and therapists are required to obtain and hold a state-specific license in order to conduct therapy or counseling with a client. 

☒ True

☐ False

2. It is mandatory to obtain informed consent from all clients who receive services in the HHS field.

☒ True

☐ False

3. Codes of ethics offer standards that when violated, may result in informal or formal discipline.

☐ True

☐ False

4. It is NOT important to maintain ethical standards as an HHS worker. 

 ☐ True

☐ False

5. If an HHS worker discovers a youth is being abused, they should NEVER report the abuse.

☐ True

☐ False

6. Ethical codes define standards of conduct. 

☐ True

☐ False

7. Ethical issues can arise sometimes while working with clients of different ethnic backgrounds or who have mental health issues. 

☐ True

☐ False

8. An HHS worker must always uphold client confidentiality. 

☐ True

☐ False

9. Client confidentiality protects the client from unauthorized disclosures of personal information.

☐ True

☐ False



 

10. A client always had the right to refuse services or treatment by not giving their informed consent.  

☐ True

☐ False

11. Based on what you have learned, describe the impact of chronic physical illness on individual and family life cycles. 

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12. What kind of impact could a family member suffering from a mental illness have on the family life cycle or family system? 

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13. Imagine that you are a Certified Behavioral Health Technician and work with autistic children. You are required to monitor and sometimes modify client behaviors. You are also responsible to train parents on how to better handle the behaviors of their autistic children. Explain some of the benefits or challenges in working with children with mental or physical disabilities. 

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Reflection

Reflect on what you have learned over the past five weeks to help you respond to the question below.

14. Why is it important for HHS workers to understand have mental or physical illness can severely impact individuals/families? Review the infographic below about mental health facts or consult the link HERE to see it enlarged. Provide an explanation below. 

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