Tag Archives: dual relationships
HELPING THE CLIENT IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES?
The issues that are discussed in this article are not new, nor are they limited to occurring in the current economic condition existing [...]
October’s True or False Answers – Part 2
In the October 2019 issue of this Bulletin, I asked twenty-five questions regarding various areas of practice (and the law) that may be [...]
PSYCHOTHERAPIST-PATIENT SEX -Retrospective and Perspective
In the late 1980’s I asked a question of a group of therapists who were providing me with their input as I prepared to draft [...]
Patient Reveals Sex With Prior Therapist – Protecting the Public?
Some may ask why there is no requirement for the subsequent therapist to report such alleged unlawful or criminal behavior on the part [...]
Potpourri
Administrative Due Process – The term “administrative due process” refers to the due process rights of licensed mental health [...]
Licensing Boards-It IS About Enforcement!
On occasion, a licensed mental health practitioner may be contacted by the investigative arm of the licensing board and a request may [...]
General Topics / Considerations for Mental Health Professionals to Prevent Exposure to Licensing Board Complaints
Below is a second outline to the previous article, "An Outline of Commonly Encountered Litigation Issues for Mental Health [...]
Disputes Over Fees
Here’s a useful and common case example that may save you from a complaint or lawsuit by the patient. A lot of complaints (of various [...]
Attending the Patient’s Wedding (or Other Significant Event)
… A therapist or counselor may be asked to attend the wedding, graduation, or funeral of a particular patient or former patient. While [...]
Dual or Multiple Relationships – An Overview
… What exactly are dual or multiple relationships? Are all dual relationships prohibited? If therapists or counselors terminate the [...]
Gifts – To and From Patients
… I have been asked to comment on how I feel about a therapist or counselor giving or receiving a gift from or to a patient. Is it [...]
Conflicts: Treating Multiple Members of a Family
Many therapists and counselors treat more than one member of a family, either concurrently or consecutively. This occurs most commonly [...]