Author Question: Mental health professionals who are engaged in a rural practice a. often have to become an ... (Read 18 times)

tuffie · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

Mental health professionals who are engaged in a rural practice

a. often have to become an integral part of the community to be accepted as a credible mental health resource.
b. should avoid interacting with those in their community in order to maintain appropriate boundaries.
c. reduce their effectiveness in the settings where they work if they become involved in the community and are seen outside of their professional role.
d. both b and c.

Question 2

Wendy, a clinical community counselor, was presented with a small painting from one of her clients who is an artist. She has a policy to not accept gifts from clients under any circumstances; thus, she declined the gift. This illustrates

a. her rigid adherence to boundaries.
b. a positive boundary crossing.
c. exemplary ethical behavior.
d. the presence of severe psychopathology.