You encounter a personal conflict between your own values and the professional code of ethics you are expected to uphold as a counselor: Jennifer, aged 16, recently discovered she is 8 weeks pregnant. She is currently a high school student and is uncertain about the paternity of the child. She resides at her house with her mother and step-father and is the eldest of four siblings. She has not revealed this information to anyone yet. Jennifer wants to dispose of the baby without following the correct procedures and without informing her parents. She has requested the counselor to maintain confidentiality, but it raises questions about the ethical implications of keeping this information private and the counselor's stance on the matter.

• Identify the significant legal and ethical issues and processes facing a counselor in this situation.
• Describe the role of a counseling supervisor and their potential involvement with this kind of dilemma.
• Identify risk management strategies and self-evaluation practices for resolving this kind of dilemma.
• Summarize your proposed resolution to this dilemma with suggestions supported by academic research.