Assignment: Boundary Issues
Assignment: Boundary Issues
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Part A – Decision-Making Model and Counseling Examples
How would you determine if a boundary-crossing or dual relationship is ethical and appropriate? What criteria would you consider when making your decision?
Present examples of how you would apply this criteria to at least four counseling situations in which you believe the dual relationship issues are complex and ambiguous. One of your examples should address the issues of physical attraction between clients and counselors.
Part B-Ethical Issues and Dimensions
In addition, examine these issues in terms of former clients. Address the following:
· Do the ethical issues (and your opinion about appropriateness) change, depending on how long after the termination of therapy a dual relationship is initiated?
· What are the key ethical dimensions that might change, after the termination of therapy?
· Present an example of a situation that you believe would constitute a boundary violation with a current client but might be acceptable with a former client.
- Physical. These boundaries include personal space and physical touch. …
- Emotional. These boundaries refer to our feelings, including our expressiveness of them. …
- Intellectual. These boundaries are slightly less obvious, yet likely happen more often than we think. …
- Sexual. …
- Material. …
- Time.
- Name your limits. You can’t set good boundaries if you’re unsure of where you stand. …
- Tune into your feelings. …
- Be direct. …
- Give yourself permission. …
- Practice self-awareness. …
- Consider your past and present. …
- Make self-care a priority. …
- Seek support.
