In the workplace, counselors are often faced with ethical dilemmas and must consider how they will resolve the issues. The scenario that you may encounter in your professional career. Using the ACA code of ethics, consider how you would respond to the following cases.

Ed's client, Samantha, has revealed that she is pregnant. She is 14 years old and she is considering having an abortion. She does not want her parents to know. During the conversation, she alludes to Ed that the father of the baby is actually one of the teachers at her high school. Look at the statutes for your state and consider the parameters of confidentiality surrounding underage pregnancy. What will Ed be required to do regarding Samantha's disclosure of pregnancy? What rights does Samantha have and what rights do her parents have regarding confidentiality? What are the implications for Ed of being a mandatory reporter?

Be sure to consider the laws and guidelines in the state of texas and the relevant codes of ethics for the case; cite both in your discussion.