Boundary Issues and Multiple Relationships: Fantasy and Reality

Psychologists regularly struggle with boundary issues and multiple relationships. Knowing which boundary crossings are acceptable, when a behavior becomes a boundary violation, and which multiple relationships are acceptable and which are not can present great challenges for practicing psychologists...

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Published in:Professional psychology, research and practice research and practice, 2007-08, Vol.38 (4), p.401-410
Main Authors: Barnett, Jeffrey E, Lazarus, Arnold A, Vasquez, Melba J. T, Moorehead-Slaughter, Olivia, Johnson, W. Brad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Client Characteristics
Culture (Anthropological)
Decision making
Human
Interpersonal Relationships
Personal relationships
Professional Client Sexual Relations
Professional Ethics
Psychological aspects
Psychologists
Psychotherapeutic Processes
Psychotherapy
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Summary:Psychologists regularly struggle with boundary issues and multiple relationships. Knowing which boundary crossings are acceptable, when a behavior becomes a boundary violation, and which multiple relationships are acceptable and which are not can present great challenges for practicing psychologists. Furthermore, for those who work with diverse populations, these challenges may become even more pronounced. A rational approach to addressing boundaries and multiple relationships is presented along with 4 expert commentaries that further elucidate these issues. Special attention is paid to the role of culture and other diversity factors as they affect how psychologists address boundaries and multiple relationships. Recommendations for ethical and effective practice that incorporate rational decision making and attention to individual differences are made.
ISSN:0735-7028
1939-1323
DOI:10.1037/0735-7028.38.4.401