3. Lying to a Client
A worker should never
promise that nothing will happen
Set a time frame of when the client will be “cured”
Promise certain outcomes
tell the client the things that they want to hear
Promise things that they will not uphold to
4. Lying to a counselor
A client should never lie to a counselor about:
Incidents or stories
Personal information
Substance abuse
Domestic abuse
Suicidal ideations
Not needing therapy
Feeling they completed their therapy
5. Inappropriate Touching
Client to Worker
Worker to Client
http://youtu.be/axCzZgzVSGw
http://youtu.be/-FJu8q7TCqY
State to the client there is no physical
contact; for this can be viewed as
inappropriate.
Client should report incident to a
superior or a hotline.
Client can ask to be excused or
request a transfer to another worker.
Worker can ask to be excused and
speak with a superior about the
incident and what they can do.
7. Theft by a Counselor
A counselor can steal by:
Identity theft
Money theft
Blackmail
Asking for more information than needed
8. Theft by a Client
A client can steal by:
Taking personal or other files
Taking office supplies
Blackmail
9. Conclusion
“A lack of boundaries invites a lack of respect” ~ unknown
So remember to always set your boundaries and stick to them
Not doing so could cost you your credibility and respect
10. Reference
Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Callanan, P. (2011). Issues and Ethics in the
Helping Professions (8th ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning
Wheeler, J. (2011, March 22). Sexual Boundaries in Therapy 1. Retrieved
from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axCzZgzVSGw&feature=youtu.be
Wheeler, J. (2011, March 22). Sexual Boundaries in Therapy 2. Retrieved
from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FJu8q7TCqY
