Mary Is Seeking Abortion Counseling from a Practitioner Who Has

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Multiple Choice

Mary is seeking abortion counseling from a practitioner who has been actively involved in the pro-life movement.The therapist has extreme discomfort with Mary's values and doesn't think he could maintain objectivity.It would be best if he:

• A) doesn't share his values with Mary and work within the value system of his client.
• B) help Mary understand his values so she can make a different decision concerning her pregnancy.
• C) not refer Mary,but work within the client's values rather than his own.If he cannot obtain objectivity,he will need supervision to work through his issues.Referring Mary to another therapist for this reason could be determined as abandonment.
• D) set firm boundaries with Mary on what she can discuss in regards to her pregnancy.

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