3.10 One Too Many

Frank is a well-loved teacher of many years. His students have noticed he has started showing up late to teach his classes and sometimes mixes up kriyas. During relaxation, Frank has burst out laughing while rambling on with a story that didn’t make any sense. 

His students are concerned for him, but afraid to approach him about it. One night they all went out with him for a meal to celebrate a student’s birthday, and he had a few beers. They began to put two and two together and realized he might have a drinking problem. 

They discussed their concerns with Sahib Singh, another teacher, expressing how worried they were. Sahib also became concerned and let them know he would take steps to help Frank. He brought together five peer teachers to discuss how to best support him. They agreed that two of them would sit down and talk with Frank.

At that meeting, they told Frank his students are very concerned because he drank publicly with them. They also noted he has recently been showing up late to teach class and mixing up kriyas. The teachers asked Frank how they could help and offer support. Frank admitted he really could use help maintaining sobriety and coping with a very difficult time in his life. 

Which action below would be a BAD IDEA for the teachers to undertake?

A) Suggest that Frank regularly attend “Alcoholics Anonymous” meetings.

B) Announce to all students at the yoga center that Frank has a drinking problem and can’t be trusted.

C) For the safety of students, insist that Frank stop teaching, effective immediately, until he is sober.

D) Because Frank’s behavior breached the Code of Ethics, Sahib Singh will inform EPS about the issue and what actions he has taken.

When you’ve got your best answer, proceed to the next section.