Multiple Relationships
What is the definition of multiple relationship?
Where a practitioner is in a professional role with a person in addition to another role with that same individual, or with another person who is close to the individual.
True/False: Is a counselor's self-disclosure an example of boundary-crossing?
True
What does the ACA code of ethics mention about bartering?
A.10.e. Bartering
Counselors may barter only if the bartering does not result in exploitation or harm, if the client requests it, and if such arrangements are an accepted practice among professionals in the community. Counselors consider the cultural implications of bartering and discuss relevant concerns with clients and document such agreements in a clear written contract.
How much time does a counselor have to wait after the counseling relationship has ended?
A.) 1 month
B.) 5 years
C.) 2 weeks
B.) 5 years
What are some examples of multiple relationships?
The client can be either a
*Family member
*Friend
*Business partner, etc.
On pg 274 it states "Barnett & Johnson (2008) stated that "It is unwise for counselors to _____ in bartering practices with clients."
A.) Engage
B.) Not engage
C.) None of the above
A.) Engage
What is the definition of bartering?
Is the acceptance of services, goods, or other non-monetary payments from clients or patients in return for psychological or counseling services.
Who can a counselor go speak to for guidance when they are experiencing feelings for a client?
A.) Supervisor & Colleagues
B.) Therapist
C.) No one
D.) Supervisor, colleagues, and therapist
D.) Supervisor, colleagues, and therapist
On pg 260, what questions did Younggren & Gottlieb recommend practitioners to address when making sound decisions? about multiple relationships?
*Name one of the questions*
Is entering into a relationship in addition to the professional one necessary, or should I avoid it?
Can the multiple relationship potentially cause harm to the client?
If harm seems unlikely, would the additional relationship prove beneficial? If it is beneficial, is the benefit focused more on the client, the counselor, or both?
Is there arisk that the multiple relationship could disrupt the therapeutic relationship?
Can I evaluate this matter objectively?
What is the difference between a boundary-crossing and a boundary violation?
Boundary Crossing: Is a departure from commonly accepted practices that could potentially benefit clients.
Boundary Violation: Is a serious breach that results in harm to clients and is therefore unethical.
What are some examples of bartering?
If a client is a mechanic and can fix the therapists care
The client offers to clean the therapists home
Clients offering any general personal work for the therapists
On pg 295 it states "Clients from abusive backgrounds may confuse a therapeutic physical contact with an______ or as a way of _______.
Expression of dominance & inflicting harm
What are some examples of minimizing risks for multiple relationships?
Setting healthy boundaries from the start
Documentation
Seek guidance from a supervisor, colleague, etc.
Talking with clients about what you expect from them and what they can expect from you as their therapist.
Name an example the ACA code of ethics provided for A.6.b. Extending Counseling Boundaries?
Examples:
Attending a client’s formal ceremony
Wedding/commitment ceremony
Graduation ceremony
Purchasing a service or product provided by a client (excepting unrestricted bartering)
Visiting a client's ill family member in the hospital.
On pg 275, it mentions the following:
"Woody states that you will have the burden of proof to demonstrate that":
A.) The bartering arrangement is in the best interests of your client
B.) Is reasonable, equitable & undertaken without undue influence
C.) Does not get in the way of providing quality psychological services to your client
On pg 285 it states "Practitioners who have difficulty establishing ____ in their personal life have a higher chance to encounter ___defining appropriate boundaries with there ____."
*clear boundaries
*problems
*clients