The Case of Edward: Edward is a high school counselor. His administrative supervisor is the school principal, Ms. Wilcox. Although Ms. Wilcox has no training as a counselor, she generally has been supportive of the counselors on her staff. She asks Edward to provide, for her eyes only, a list of students on his counseling caseload and their presenting concerns. Edward trusts the supervisor to be responsible and refrain from sharing the list with others. Nonetheless, Edward believes it would be wrong to produce the list because it would violate his client's right to confidentiality. At the same time, he realizes he could be at risk for disciplinary action for refusing to produce the list. He thinks that no real harm would be likely to result from giving it to Ms. Wilcox. He is also concerned that a refusal could negatively affect Ms. Wilcox's supportive attitude toward the counselors.

Please read Edward's case below and respond to the following questions: (a) What should Edward do? Do you believe the principle of confidentiality is the overriding decision? (b) Or do you believe that it is more important for Edward to consider the consequences of the decision? Please briefly discuss the case and refer to the 2014 ACA ethical codes in relation to confidentiality.