Texas LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) Jurisprudence Exam

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An LPC shall NOT engage in sexual contact with or sexual exploitation of a person who is...

A current client
An immediate family member of a former client
The spouse of a colleague
A student of the licensee at an educational institution where services are provided

The correct answer is: A student of the licensee at an educational institution where services are provided

The correct answer is rooted in the ethical standards upheld by the Texas LPC. An LPC must maintain professional boundaries, which includes avoiding any sexual contact or exploitation with individuals with whom they have a professional relationship or have held such a relationship. This is essential to protect clients and ensure a safe and ethical therapeutic environment. When considering a student of the licensee at an educational institution, a clear power dynamic and potential for exploitation exists, particularly if the licensee is in a position of authority or influence over the student. Therefore, engaging in sexual contact with this individual is strictly prohibited to prevent any breach of ethical conduct and to uphold the integrity of the counseling profession. The other scenarios, while also involving potential ethical issues, do not explicitly highlight the same clear imbalance of power present in the relationship between a counselor and a student. While current clients and family members of former clients pose significant ethical concerns, the relationship implications with a student make Option D particularly critical in the context of professional ethics in counseling.