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  • Essay / What are dual boundary violation relationships?

    PORCHED FINAL EXAMCase IVBoundary Violation Dual RelationshipsBoundary violation occurs when a client has developed a dependent relationship with the therapist and a therapist will not make a referral, meaning the therapist is loyal so as not to harm customers (Welfel, 2013/2010). Undue influence (dual conflicting relationships) according to the Colorado Association of Psychotherapist (2011): The therapist should not enter into a therapeutic relationship with a client when there is undue influence to the detriment of the client or when there is a risk of exploitation or impairment of judgment. by the therapist. The therapist must be particularly sensitive to conflicts of interest that may arise from dual relationships during or immediately before or after a therapeutic relationship (p. 4). The APA implies (2010) (sec. 10.10), termination or referral of patients is based on when treatment has successfully resolved a client's problem. In this dilemma, the patient's dependence lies on Howard, he believes that "if she needs it, she gets it", but he causes harm to the patient....