Wk6assgn1 Counseling Clients Considering Abortion 2 Pages Explain potential factors that might influence whether or not a client decides to have an abortion. Include short- and long-term considerations that might impact this decision. Explain why certain factors might have a stronger impact on a client's decision regarding abortion depending on the client's background (age, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, etc.).

Wk6assgn1
Counseling Clients Considering Abortion
2 Pages
Explain potential factors that might influence whether or not a client decides to have an abortion. Include short- and long-term considerations that might impact this decision.
Explain why certain factors might have a stronger impact on a client's decision regarding abortion depending on the client's background (age, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, etc.).


Readings
Article: American Counseling Association. (2005). ACA code of ethics. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.org/Resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf
Article: Ely, G. E. (2007). The abortion counseling experience: A discussion of patient narratives and recommendations for best practices. Best Practices in Mental Health: An International Journal, 3(2), 6274. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
Article: Hess, R. F. (2004). Dimensions of women's long-term postabortion experience. MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 29(3), 193198. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the CINAHL Plus database.
Article: Langston, A. M., Rosario, L., & Westhoff, C. L. (2010). Structured contraceptive counselingA randomized controlled trial. Patient Education & Counseling, 81(3), 362367. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the CINAHL Plus database.
Article: Millner, V. S., & Hanks, R. B. (2002). Induced abortion: An ethical conundrum for counselors. Journal of Counseling & Development, 80(1), 5763. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.