This application assignment is formatted as a formal report to document the ethical decision-making process in theVirginia Supreme Court Decision, Emerich V. Virginia Center for Human Development, Inc.(Watson, 2005) duty to warn case. This is not formatted as a narrative paper, but rather as a bulleted outline, using complete sentences, to clearly demonstrate the ethical decision-making process. In real-world practice, this outline could be used to present and discuss the ethical decision-making process with your supervisor. You are applyingA Practitioner's Guide to Ethical Decision Makingtovirginia Supreme Court Decision, Emerich V. Virginia Center for Human Development, Inc.(Watson, 2005)

• creat a formal report to demonstrate your ethical decision-making process
• ApplyA Practitioner's Guide to Ethical Decision Makingto Virginia Supreme Court Decision, Emerich V. Virginia Center for Human Development, Inc.(Watson, 2005)
• Outline the steps to follow to help determine an appropriate course of action in theVirginia Supreme Court Decision, Emerich V. Virginia Center for Human Development, Inc.(Watson, 2005)
• Include diversity, inclusion, and cultural considerations. Diversity considerations need to be positioned in context of the counselor (i.e., you and what identities, values, etc. you hold), client (i.e., what identities, values, etc. they hold). For example, this counselor identifies as X and consideration should be given to Y to prevent orpromote Z.
• Cite appropriate federal and state laws and ACA ethical codes, as well as the ethical codes from ASCA, IAMFC, or an ACA division to support your decision.
• Evaluate the selected course of action.
• Implement the course of action.

References are required in the 7th edition style.