Debbie has been John's therapist for several months. One day John comes to therapy drunk and angry saying he just found out his close friend is having an affair with his girlfriend. He talks about killing the friend who betrayed him saying "I'm so mad I feel like getting my gun and shooting him!" Debbie spends two hours with John instead of the one-hour session scheduled. Debbie asks John to sign a contract that he will not go over to the friend's house and that he will not act out on his urges. Debbie also asks John to check in with her by phone every day until their next session. Because of the strength of the relationship between Debbie and John, Debbie determines John is not a violent person and decides not to follow through with the duty to warn the intended target. When John comes to his session with Debbie the following week he admits that he is still in a great deal of pain, but he no longer feels so angry and says, "I am not going to jail because of that jerk!"

Do you think that Debbie followed the proper ethical and legal course of action in this situation, yes or no? Clearly explain your position.