Ethical Decision Making in Counseling: The AJ Method

The Role of Ethical Decision Making in Counseling: AJ Method

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Executive Summary

The AJ method is used in ethical decision-making. The method involves a five-step process that is followed when making decisions. In the first step, information is gathered, and ethical questions are asked. The ethical question, in this case, regards the moral dilemma that is present; there are no moral dilemmas since the counselor owes the patient the duty to offer counseling services. The second step is creative problem solving, which sets rules defining the relationship. The third step is listing the pros and cons, the pros of treating the patient are much more than the cons, and the cons of treating the patient are more. The next stage is the evaluation stage, where the strengths of the list of pros and cons are weighed.…