Boundary Crossing or Boundary Violation
Ethically, What Is The Difference?
Mary Alice Fisher, Ph.D.
3 CEs
INTRODUCTION:
Clarifying Terms & Defining the Issues
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I. Ethical Standards About Boundaries in Clinical Relationships |
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II. Professional Recommendations About Boundaries
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III. Practical Boundary Issues |
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A. Boundaries About Time & Place
B. Understandings About Confidentiality & Disclosure
C. Verbal Content Boundaries (incl. Therapist Self-Disclosure)
D. Physical Contact Boundaries (Erotic & Non-Erotic)
E. Gifts
F. Invitations
G. Promises
H. Other |
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IV. Assessment Tools |
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V. Ethical Decision Making About Boundaries |
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A. Assessing Ethical Implications
B. Assessing Clinical Implications
C. Assessing Risk to Client
D. Assessing Risk to Clinician |
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VI. Staff Training About Boundaries With Clients |
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Educational Goals:
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(a) List five types of boundaries that should be monitored in clinical relationships;
(b) Define "boundary crossing" and "boundary violation" in those areas;
(c) Describe how you might assess boundaries
in clinical relationships in your own setting;
(d) Describe some of the types of issues that might arise about staff boundaries with patients.
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Continuing Education (C.E.) Credits - Ethics/Laws:
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APA (American Psychological Association) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists;
by NASW ( National Association of Social Workers ( as Provider # 886-40-7427);
and by VCA (Virginia Counselors Association) [NBCC Approved Provider #2047].
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