Sally is 43, and has been your client for 4 months- she resides in your building and approached you for counseling. You have decided to take on Sally and have met with her 10 times, primarily discussing her financial concerns and impending divorce. She has communicated to you that she is very grateful for the help you have given her, and feels like you are ‘a lifeline’. She does not have any children but always wanted to. She does not have family members with whom she feels close – her mother lives in another country, and they have a conflictual relationship. Sometimes she shows up at your door unannounced and wants to have unplanned sessions
Sally is drinking a great deal, which she says helps her to ‘forget’. In one of your meetings, Sally suggests a change of scenery and suggests you both go for a drink at the nearby bar and do the session there. You continue your conversation with Sally disregarding her comment. After Sally leaves your office you think that it may be time to end your counseling relationship with Sally because her drinking reminds you too much of your own mother and this case may be too close for comfort.
a. Given the information you have, what assessments can you provide about Sally? (5 marks)
b. Generate 5 questions that you would have asked Sally over the 4 meetings. You must demonstrate the different types of questions (5 marks)
c. Despite some ethical issues in meeting with Sally, what are some contractual pieces you may need to put in place as you continue to work with her and why? (5 marks)
d. Identify 3 goals that you will both collaborate on and why? (5 marks)
e. Identify the ethical issues with this case, and why are the ethical issues (5 marks)