Addressing Boundary Issues: Ethical and Clinical Considerations
Therapeutic boundaries are the rules of the professional relationship. The purpose of these rules is to provide structure and safety in order to prevent harm to clients. However, not every boundary crossing is a problem, and some boundary crossings may even be helpful. This webinar will provide the opportunity to discuss ethical dilemmas related to accepting gifts, therapeutic touch, non-traditional settings for therapy, and non-sexual relationships after termination. The importance of consultation will also be emphasized. Participants are invited to discuss ethical dilemmas from their own practices.
All orders include the entire presentation with handouts and a CE test.
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Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Articulate the difference between boundary crossings and boundary violations.
- List and describe 3 ethical and risk management issues with subtle boundary crossings.
- Make appropriate responses to 3 serious challenges to therapeutic boundaries
Topics
Boundaries and Multiple Relationships
- Boundary Crossings
- Boundary Violations
- Ethical Decision Making and Boundaries
- Therapist and Client Variables
Types of Boundary Crossings
- Gifts
- Therapeutic touch
- Non-traditional Settings
- Non-sexual Relationships after Termination