• Imagine what might be the “best possible outcome” and the “worst possible
outcome” of both crossing not crossing this boundary. Does crossing or not
crossing this boundary seem to be associated with significant risk of negative
D
consequences, or any real risk of serious harm, in the short- or long term? If
harm is a real possibility, are there ways to address it?
IE
• Consider the available literature on this particular boundary violation (if there
is none, consider bringing up the topic at the next meeting of your professional
association or making a professional contribution in the form of an article)
IF
• Be familiar with and go through the available literature on the particular
boundary issue offered by professional guidelines, ethics codes, legislation, case
law, and other resources
R
• Identify at least one colleague you can trust for honest feedback on the
questions of the boundary issues being faced
VE
• Pay attention to any uneasy feelings, doubts, or confusions you are going
through while treating a particular client; try to figure out what is causing these
feeling and what implications, if any, these may have for your decisions
• At the beginning of the therapy and as part of informed consent process,
provide information to the client about how you work and what kind of
psychotherapy you do. If the client appears to feel uncomfortable, explore
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