What is a potential solution to the ethical scenario that draws on ethical leadership and the NASW Code of Ethics. Justify your choices using a specific NASW ethical standard. Additionally, explain the type of power you would utilize in achieving the solution (referent power, expert power, legitimate power, reward power, and coercive power).

Scenario

You have been told that the Peoples First San Diego organization needs to downsize in light of the economic climate and that you will be losing some staff on you Therapy Services team. The executive director has told the leadership team that at this time, everyone should remain positive and say nothing to avoid a "panic situation." Human Resources has concurred.

One person who faces termination is Jerry, a young therapist who has just had his first child. Jerry comes to your office and shows you a real estate listing for a house he is going to make an offer on that afternoon. As you are chatting, Jerry says, "I wouldn't be able to afford this without my salary. I'm good, right?" He laughs, not knowing anything about the impending layoffs. What do you do?