Kim, who works for a small nonprofit counselling agency, is counselling Mark, an 18-year-old college student who is worried about his recent binge drinking behaviours. Because Mark uses his smartphone "for everything," Kim agrees to use texting to set up appointments. One morning upon checking her text messages, Kim finds a message sent by Mark at 2:00 am simply stating that "life has no meaning" and that he will "now end everything". Kim sends off a frantic message to Mark, indicating her concern and requesting he contact her immediately. Kim does not know Mark's address, and the phone number provided is no longer in service.

Evaluation of the results of the course of action.

Counselors can use the ethical decision-making process to ensure that they are operating in the best interests of their clients and in accordance with ethical ideals. Counselors should aim to act with integrity, honesty, and fairness, as well as to promote social justice ideas. Counselors should also respect their clients' autonomy and confidentiality, and endeavour to provide the best possible outcome for them.

Kim has decided to contact a family member as it was determined in her decision making process that this is what was best for Mark's safety and well being.

Not sure how to evaluate the course of action or how I should be answering this question.

Canadian Psychological Association. (2017).Code of ethics.https://www.cpa.ca/docs/File/Ethics/CPA_Code_2017_4thEd.pdf

College of Alberta Psychologists. (2019). Standards of Practice.https://www.cap.ab.ca/Portals/0/adam/Content/daRHX-JLPEShl1-N8954Fg/Link/Standards%20of%20Practice%20October%201,%202019%20(revised%20Nov.14.2019).pdf