She said I could!
A Client is receiving free counseling in exchange for doing her Counselors hair and nails Bi-Weekly.
What is Bartering for Counseling Services
Counselor is secretly viewing their clients instagram, twitter, and Facebook without their consent.
What is Technology/ Technological Boundary
A Counselor publicly advocates for Black Lives Matter
What is Values and Culture Boundaries
A Counselor encourages a client to take online quizzes and test to determine their diagnosis.
What is Professional Responsibility
A Counselor is encouraging all of their clients to purchase their emotional awareness book series on Amazon.
What is Counseling Relationship/Boundaries
A Counselor tells a Client to call or text their personal number anytime because they have a strong rapport
What Is Counseling Relationship/Boundaries
A Client is consistently commenting on and interacting with their Counselors social media profiles.
What is Professional Responsibility
A Counselor shares confidential information regarding a Client with a colleague who is their "Work Bestie"
What is Confidentiality Boundary
What is a Confidentiality Boundary
A Counselor tells their Client that they know best because of their strong religious background and values
What is Value and Culture Boundaries
A Court appointed Client shared that she did not need mental health counseling for her cannabis conviction. The Counselor agreed to allow the client to pass on services, no questions asked
What is Legal and Professional Issues
On Instagram Live, A CMHC Graduate student, tells her followers that she is a fully licensed LPC in all 50 states, and is qualified to speak on public figures
What is Legal and Professional Issues
A Counselor proclaims "I'm a hugger!" and hugs every client after every session
Counseling/Relationship Boundaries
A Counselor connects with a former client on a dating app, the two begin an intimate relationship
What is Counseling Relationship/ Boundaries
A Counselor has a website for their practice but fails to ensure that it is accessible for individuals with hearing and visual impairment
What is Technology/Technological