Which of the following is ethical when referring a client?
A) When a client discloses he or she consents in recreational sex
B) When the client's values regarding same-gender sex differs from your own
C) When a client discloses he or she is engaging in Internet infidelity
D) When the therapist engages in supervision to diminish the effects of the value conflict, attempting to help the client in every way, but the client requests a referral because of his or her value differences

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A therapist should always prioritize the client's needs, even if it goes against the therapist's values. However, if the therapist feels that their own values may negatively impact the therapeutic relationship, it is ethical to offer a referral to another therapist who may be a better fit for the client. The therapist should engage in supervision to ensure that their values do not interfere with the treatment, and should only make a referral if the client requests it. It is important to honor the client's autonomy and ensure that they receive the best possible care, even if it means working with a different therapist. The other options presented may involve breaching confidentiality or imposing the therapist's own values onto the client, which is not ethical.

Which of the Following Is Ethical When Referring a Client