AR LPC Jurisprudence case studies
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The Arkansas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Jurisprudence Examination is the state-specific exam that Arkansas uses to confirm an applicant understands the laws and Board rules that govern counseling practice in the state. It is meant for licensure applicants who have completed their counseling education and supervised experience and are moving toward the LPC credential, as well as for anyone who wants to check their grasp of Arkansas-specific requirements. The AR LPC Jurisprudence case studies are 5 cases and about 2,682 words.
1Renewal Lapse and Continuing Education Shortfall
Denise is an Arkansas LPC whose license expired on June 30 of the current year. She did not renew because she believed her employer's credentialing office had submitted the paperwork.
553 words, about 3 min2Subpoena for Records in a Custody Dispute
Marcus, an Arkansas LPC, treated a 9-year-old child for anxiety for eight months. The parents are divorcing, and the father's attorney serves Marcus with a subpoena duces tecum demanding the child's entire clinical file, including Marcus's process notes, plus a demand that Marcus appear to testify about statements the child made about each parent.
553 words, about 3 min3Duty to Protect When a Client Names a Specific Target
A 34-year-old client, Ray, has been in treatment for depression and escalating anger. In session he tells his counselor, Priya, that his former supervisor 'destroyed my life' and that he has been driving past the supervisor's house at night.
547 words, about 3 min4Records Request After Termination and an Unpaid Balance
A former client, Tanya, ended therapy with counselor Greg six months ago after 22 sessions. She now requests a complete copy of her record, including Greg's psychotherapy notes, and says she is gathering materials for a potential complaint against him.
512 words, about 3 min5Supervisee's Caseload and an Unlicensed Title on a Website
Nora is an Arkansas LPC-S supervising Ben, who holds a provisional or associate-level credential and is accumulating post-master's supervised hours. Ben's private practice website lists him as a 'Licensed Professional Counselor' and advertises that he 'specializes in trauma and provides EMDR.' He has completed introductory EMDR training but not the full certification.
517 words, about 3 min