Author Question: What is an accepted ethical guideline in terms of having social and personal relationships with ... (Read 54 times)

oliviahorn72 · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

What is an accepted ethical guideline in terms of having social and personal relationships with clients?

a. Therapists are advised to avoid dual relationships with their clients.
b. Friendships with clients always have positive results in counseling.
c. Counseling a friend is beneficial to both people involved.
d. Any form of social relationships with clients always damages the therapeutic relationship.
e. These dual relationships are not only highly unprofessional and unethical, but also illegal in most states.

Question 2

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about HIV, the duty to protect, and the limits of confidentiality?

a. The law is clear pertaining to the duty to warn in cases pertaining to HIV status.
b. In some states therapists could lose their license to practice if they breached confidentiality by warning in cases involving HIV status.
c. According to ACA, counselors may be justified in disclosing information to a third party who is at risk, yet counselors are not necessarily obligated to take this course of action.
d. All of the above.
e. b and c