The second part of this two-section series presents three case vignettes that promote an ethical dialogue related to diagnosis within the context of marriage and family counseling. Ethical dilemmas are articulated. Important issues to consider are outlined to spark a discourse in the field on the double bind inherent in diagnosing in marriage and family counseling.
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