Chapter 9: Managing Boundary Issues

Flashcards reviewing key concepts from Chapter 9 regarding boundary issues in helping relationships.

Multiple Relationships

Ethics codes caution against forming these with clients, as they can potentially harm or exploit them.

Sexual multiple relationships

These types of multiple relationships, by their nature, are considered unethical.

Nonsexual multiple relationships

These types of multiple relationships tend to be complex but are not inherently unethical.

Boundary Crossing

A departure from standard practice that could potentially benefit clients is known as a __.

Boundary Violation

A serious breach that causes harm to the client represents a _.

healthy boundaries

When operating in more than one role, it's important to set from the outset.

informed consent

When operating in more than one role, get from clients.

boundaries

When operating in more than one role, involve the client in setting the of the relationship.

former clients

Socializing with is probably unwise due to potential power imbalances and future needs.

social media policy

The ACA Code of Ethics emphasizes the need for counselors to develop a .

value

When bartering, it is important to determine the of goods or services in a collaborative fashion.

monetary value

When considering gifts from clients consider the of the gift.

Acknowledge

When dealing with sexual attractions to clients, honest feelings to oneself and explore reasons for the attraction, but never act on them.

professional license revoked

Engaging in sexual relationships with current clients may lead to having your .

angry, resentful

A potential emotional consequence for clients involved in sexual relationships with therapists is feeling and for being exploited and abandoned.

former clients

Helpers are cautioned against forming romantic relationships with for a specified time period.

colleague, therapy

Before entering a sexual relationship with a former client, the helper is advised to consult with a or seek .