In video role play 8, Sexuality: Promiscuity, the client (Suzanne) is having indiscriminate sexual encounters, and her counselor (Richard) expresses concern for Suzanne when he learns about her sexual promiscuity. Richard then focuses on how Suzanne’s behavior plays out the recurring theme of abandonment by her father, but she thinks there is no connection. If you were Suzanne’s counselor, how would you deal with the situation as she presents it? What main ethical issues do you think this role play illustrates and what is your stance on these? Is it ethically appropriate for you to strongly influence your client to engage in safer sex practices, even if she did not ask for this? Demonstrate how you would approach Suzanne through role-playing.
