Instructions:Pease use the document below to answer the assignment in as thorough of manner as possible. THAT IS ALL THE INFORMATION I HAVE.

Assignment:

For this assignment, you are hypothetically putting yourself into the mindsetof a human professional. You are given the case of Corinne Mauldin (document below) andyou to review the case and give your viewpointsof the ruling and the laws that were broken. Then you are to hypothetically consult three other members of your team for advice on the matter, a colleague, supervisor, and even a legal personal. All three viewpoints should be different from yours and each other's. Please be thorough on the four different point of views regarding how that person might judge the case and its findings.

Document:

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR THE LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS In the Matter of: CORINNE M. MAULDIN, CONSENT AGREEMENT License No.LPC.2650, DIE 2009-2 Respondent. By agreement of the State Board of Examiners for the Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists of South Carolina [hereinafter "the Board"] and the above-named Respondent, the following disposition of this matter is entered pursuant to the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. $ 1-23- 320(f) (1976, as amended) of the South Carolina Administrative Procedures Act: FINDINGS OF FACT 1 . Respondent admits that she is licensed to practice as a licensed professional counselor in the State of South Carolina and was so licensed at all times relevant to the matters asserted in this case, and that the Board has jurisdiction over this matter. 2. Respondent admits that she has committed misconduct by engaging in an inappropriate dual relationship with a patient as set forth below: a. Beginning in 2002 and continuing through 2003, Respondent providing counseling for "A. B." (a person known to Respondent). b. During the course of treatment, A. B. disclosed to Respondent A. B.'s attraction to Respondent and desire to spend more time with Respondent. C. Shortly after the therapeutic relationship ended, Respondent and A. B. engaged in activities including phone calls and unchaperoned visits to A. B.'s apartment by Respondent and one visit at Respondent's house. 3. Respondent admits that her conduct as stated violates S.C. Code Ann. $8 40-1-1 10(f) and (1); $ 40-75-110 (A)(8) (as made applicable by S.C. Code Ann. $ 40-75- Page 1 of 3580) and S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 36-19 (A)(3), (9), and (13) and 36-19 (B)(1), (9) and (10) as alleged. 4. Respondent waives any further findings of fact with respect to this matter. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1 . Respondent admits that the conduct in this matter constitutes sufficient grounds for disciplinary or corrective action under S.C. Code Ann. $ 40-75-110 (as made applicable by S.C. Code Ann. $ 40-75-580). Respondent hereby waives any further conclusions of law with respect to this matter. 2. Respondent has full knowledge that she has the right to a hearing and to be represented by counsel in this matter, and freely, knowingly, and voluntarily waives such rights by entering into this Consent Agreement. Respondent understands and agrees that by entering into this Consent Agreement, she voluntarily relinquishes any right to judicial review of Board action(s) that may be taken. Respondent understands and agrees that this Consent Agreement will not become effective unless and until approved by the Board. Respondent understands and agrees that a representative of the General Counsel's Office may be present during presentation of this Consent Agreement to the Board. Respondent understands and agrees that if this Consent Agreement is not approved, it shall not constitute an admission against interest in this proceeding or prejudice the right of the Board to adjudicate this matter. THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED WITH RESPONDENT'S CONSENT THAT: 1 . Respondent is hereby issued a public reprimand. 2. Respondent shall pay, within sixty (60) days of the execution of this Agreement by the Board Chairman, a civil penalty of five hundred ($500.00) dollars. 3. Respondent shall complete ten (10) hours of supervision with a Board approved licensed professional counselor supervisor during which the focus needs to be on dual relationships and ethics. This supervision has to be completed within sixty (60) days from the effective date of this Consent Agreement. 4. It is further understood and agreed that each provision of this agreement shall be subject to review by the Board. Respondent shall cooperate with the Board, its attorneys, investigators, and other representatives in the investigation of Respondent's practice and compliance with the provisions of this agreement. Respondent may be required to furnish the Board with such additional information, as the Board may deem necessary by the Board or its representatives. In addition to such request, the Board in its discretion may require the Respondent to submit further documentation regarding Respondent's practice, and it is Respondent's responsibility to fully comply with all such request in a timely fashion. Failure to satisfactorily comply with such request will be deemed a violation of this Consent Agreement. Page 2 of 35. Failure by Respondent to comply with any of the provisions of this Consent Agreement may result in the immediate temporary suspension of Respondent's license, pending hearing and until further Order of the Board. 6. It is further understood and agreed that this Consent Agreement is a public document under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. 7. This Consent Agreement shall take effect immediately upon receipt by Respondent or her counsel. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR THE LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS Columbia, South Carolina 2010. TANYA A. WILLIAMS, M.Ed. President of the Board WE CONSENT: ( crime Maulding hill 3 1 Jan 2010 CORINNE MAULDIN, LPC, Date Respondent Kil Ball 1/ 3:/ 10 WITNESS (or ATTORNEY, if any) Date Paula S. Magargle Date Assistant General Counsel S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation PO Box 11329 Columbia, SC 29211-1329 (803) 896-4849 Page 3 of 3