A child in a residential treatment centre is refusing to participate in treatment. The director of the center tells the child's therapist that unless the child's aggressive behaviour improves, the child will be discharged. What ethical dilemma is raised here?

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The ethical dilemma involves a conflict about who the client is, as the therapist must balance the needs and best interests of the child with the directives and expectations of the treatment center.

A Child in a Residential Treatment Centre Is Refusing to Participate