As you respond to the discussion question this week, please document each step of the ethical decision making model. This discussion questions has two parts. First, you will explore some of your values. Counselors have an ethical obligation NOT to impose their values onto others. “Our way” may not be the “right way” or the “only way” for our clients. Ethical, culturally competent counselors are mindful and respectful of this at all times. In order to know whether or not you are imposing your values onto others, you must first identify your values. Do you know what you value? How were your values developed? How do your values impact or influence what you do, how you live your life, and what you think of others? In the second part of this discussion question, you will explore empathy, an inherent characteristic and skill possessed by the most effective counselors. You will not only discuss empathy in most of your classes, you will also be expected to demonstrate empathy as a counselor-in-training. Empathy is different from sympathy. Understanding the difference is important. Part One: Part Two: Support your statements by using at least one resource from professional literature in your response. Profession
al literature may include peer-reviewed journal articles you can access through the Argosy University online library resources; relevant textbooks; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (websites ending in .edu or .gov). Be sure to read all of your classmates’ original posts and respond to more than two of your classmates’ posts. Your responses should be substantive, meaning they should encourage further dialogue and discussion, encourage your classmates to think about other aspects of the topic, compare your response to your classmates’ responses, or ask a relevant question, to better assist you with your understanding. Responses such as “I like/I agree” or “I don’t like/I don’t agree” are not complete enough. Your discussion posts and all written assignments should reflect graduate-level writing skills and appropriate use of APA style, including in-text citations and references. : American Counseling Association. (2014). . Alexandria,VA: Author. Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions8Quality of responses to classmates6Frequency of responses to classmates2Reference to supporting readings and other materials2Language and grammar2