Should a counselor remain value-objective about controversial issues presented by a client (such as abortion, suicide, adultery, drug use, domestic violence, child abuse)? Some counselors might argue that they should not self-disclose their values or criticize their clients for these behaviors, while others would say that expressing moral judgment is appropriate. Consider the information above to answer:

Identify some of the legislation and government policies related to clinical mental health counseling

Be sure to use the ACA or ASCA Code of Ethics as guidelines and include scholarly sources