This report analyzes the ethical implications of bartering in mental health services, specifically within the context of a counselling scenario involving a client with a cocaine addiction and a counsellor, Henry. The report follows the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) ethical decision-making model to address the dilemma of whether Henry should accept bartering for services. The analysis includes identifying the ethical dilemma, exploring relevant ethical terms like respecting diversity and dual relationships, and applying ethical principles such as respect for dignity and responsible caring. The report evaluates options, considering benefits, risks, and probable outcomes, including avoiding bartering, allowing bartering, and partial bartering. It also considers virtue ethics and concludes that while bartering should not be eliminated, client diversity must be considered. The report emphasizes the importance of understanding the client's background before providing services and suggests that partial bartering could lead to both social welfare and economic growth. The analysis is supported by references to relevant literature and ethical guidelines, and it aims to provide a reasoned approach to resolving ethical dilemmas in mental health practice.
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