Reflective Journal Entry
• Due date: Week 3 • Weighting: 25% • Submission Format: Word Document Format
SACAP Graduate Attributes: SACAP graduates are empathetic and self-aware This assessment encourages students to reflect on their personal attributes, values, and challenges in relation to counselling. By identifying strengths and areas for growth, students develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence, essential for empathetic and effective counselling practice.
This assessment encourages students to engage in self-reflection by identifying personal attributes and challenges related to counselling
Step 1: Self-Reflection (800 words total)
Ethical Case Study Analysis
• Due date: Week 6 • Weighting: 25% • Submission Format: Submit as Word (.docx)
SACAP Graduate Attributes: SACAP graduates are creative and critical thinkers with an entrepreneurial spirit: This assessment requires students to engage with ethical dilemmas in counselling, critically evaluating different perspectives and applying ethical frameworks to realworld cases. By analysing conflicting values and proposing justified solutions, students develop problem-solving skills and the ability to think systematically about ethical decisionmaking in professional practice. SACAP graduates are values-driven and act with integrity Students apply ethical principles and professional guidelines to real-world counselling scenarios, demonstrating integrity in decision-making. By considering confidentiality, duty of care, and professional conduct, they reinforce ethical responsibility and accountability in counselling practice. SACAP graduates are socially conscious global citizens. Students analyse counselling cases that involve cultural, systemic, and societal issues, recognising the impact of broader social factors on ethical decision-making. By considering aspects such as mental health stigma, diversity, and accessibility, they develop cultural competence and awareness of global and local social challenges.
This assessment is a case study which requires students to analyse an ethical dilemma faced and propose an ethical course of action.
Step 1: Write a 500-Word Ethical Analysis Explain the Ethical Dilemma (150 words) • What is the main challenges Thandi faces in this case? Consider Relevant Factors (200 words) • How does mental health and substance abuse stigma impact Zanele’s reluctance to seek help? Propose an Ethical Course of Action (150 words) • If you were in Thandi’s position, what steps would you take to address the situation? Use the ethical guidelines covered in this module to guide these recommendations • How can Thandi communicate her decision to Zanele while maintaining trust and ethical integrity?
Step 2: Formatting & Submission • APA 7th edition referencing required. • Submit in Word format via the learning platform.
Case Study Zanele is a dedicated employee in the operations team at a manufacturing company. Recently, her punctuality has become a concern as she has been arriving late to work on several occasions. Thandi, the Human Capital (HC) manager, who also offers informal counselling support within the company, decides to speak with Zanele privately about her tardiness. During their conversation, Zanele reveals that she is struggling with a substance abuse issue, which has been affecting her ability to arrive on time and perform her duties effectively. She expresses deep concern about the consequences of her disclosure and requests that this information be kept strictly confidential, fearing damage to her reputation and possible job loss. At the same Thandi is aware of how important it is for Zanele to able to perform her duties well, as the safety of the Zanele's team could be impacted if this is compromised. Thandi feels torn about how to proceed in this situation.