The document outlines an assignment for a discussion on the role of counselors in the community, focusing on the case of a girl named Wanda who is affected by violence and family issues. It prompts participants to explore ethical responsibilities of counselors, including their interactions with affected families and the community. Responses are to be submitted in designated discussion areas, with peer interaction encouraged until January 14, 2015.

1. Module 5: Module 5 - M5 Assignment 2 Discussion
Assignment 2: Discussion Question: Role of the Counselor in
the Community
By
Sunday, January 11, 2015
, respond to the discussion question assigned by the instructor.
Submit your responses to the appropriate
Discussion Area
. Use the same
Discussion Area
to comment on your classmates' submissions and continue the
discussion until
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
.
Nine-year-old Wanda's teacher notices that for the past few
weeks, Wanda has not been talking to her friends and is always
sitting alone in a corner. After talking to Wanda's friends, the
teacher finds out that Wanda's sixteen-year-old brother was
killed in a gang fight two months ago and her parents have since
separated. The teacher talks to her friend Daphne, a counselor,
to see if there is anything she can do about Wanda. She wants to
know if there is any way in which children and families affected
by exposure to violence can be assisted with emotional impact
of these events. The teacher also asks Daphne, in the role of a
counselor, to call Wanda's parents to see if they would be
willing to talk with her about the death of their son, their
separation, and Wanda's behavior at school. Daphne is not
employed or affiliated with the school.
What would be Daphne's role, as a counselor, in helping the
teacher?
What do you see as important roles of a counselor working in a
community?
What are the ethical responsibilities that counselors and human

2. services professionals hold toward the community? When
answering this question identify the ethical code number and
definition, using your own words, of the ethical responsibilities
of these professionals.
Briefly speak how you, as an ethical counselor, would respond
to the teacher's request for you to speak with Wanda and her
family.
Use the
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link to post responses and materials that pertain to this
assignment. Use the
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link beneath any existing postings to respond to them.
Assignment 2: Discussion Question: Role of the Counselor in
the Community
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The Community Counselor
Faculty Clarke
11/29/2014 9:38:36 AM
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