Ethics and Diversity in Family Practice

Ethics and Diversity in Family Practice Assignment Overview This assignment focuses on a case study, The Case of Marie, which you completed as a part of this unit’s studies. This case involves an ethical dilemma with a diverse family, and the dilemma itself, like most ethical issues in group work, is potentially two-fold: The dilemma among the group members, as well as the content and manner of their communication with you. The ethical dilemma within yourself, as you examine your own natural preferences and biases in the context of the group and its needs. At all levels of social work practice (micro, mezzo, and macro), the diversity of personal preferences and biases always presents the possibility of ethical compromise. Combined with potential ethical issues within the diverse situations, beliefs, and actions of the group members themselves, any given situation can quickly become ethically clouded. By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors: Competency 1: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior. C1.GP.B: Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations. Related Assignment Criterion: 5. Describe personal values that come into play in making ethical decisions. Competency 2: Engage diversity and difference in practice. C2.GP.C: Apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse clients and constituencies. Related Assignment Criterion: 5. Describe personal values that come into play in making ethical decisions. Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. C7.GP.C: Develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives based on the critical assessment of strengths, needs, and challenges within clients and constituencies. Related Assignment Criterion: 2. Describe how to manage ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts. Competency 8: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. C8.GP.E: Facilitate effective transitions and endings that advance mutually agreed-on goals. Related Assignment Criterion: 2. Describe how to manage ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts. Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. C7.GP.A: Collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies. Related Assignment Criterion: 6. Identify data collection methods necessary to conduct an ethical decision.