Boundaries/dual relationship/issue with colleagues/consultation

Question 1

What type of gift can be accepted?

Answer 1

low monetary value
emotionally significant (take into account clinical aspect of the gift)
Hand made gift

Question 2

What type of gift cannot be accepted?

Answer 2

valuable item

any sexual undertone (e.g. underwear)

Question 3

On the exam, what to choose regarding gift question?

Answer 3

discuss with client the meaning of the gift

Question 4

In a circumstance that you have a boundary crossing with client, what to do?

Answer 4

discuss client about boundaries; clarify professional boundaries

Question 5

If I realize that I have a dual relationship with a client AFTER staring therapy, what to do?

Answer 5

discuss possible impacts with client (do NOT terminate suddenly)

Question 6

The best answer to choose regarding countertransference - having problematic reaction/feeling toward client is ?

Answer 6

Firstly seek consultation

Question 7

When my and client’s value conflict, what to do?

Answer 7

get consultation; focus on what client wants (self-determination)

Question 8

On the exam, if both “get consultation” and “get personal therapy” are in the answer, what do I need to look for?

Answer 8

does my behavior/countertransference interfere with working with the client? (e.g. drinking problem, past grief)

Question 9

If I have mental illness and substance use problem, what to do?

Answer 9

Don’t continue to see client!

Question 10

If a colleague therapist is doing something unethical, what do I do first?

Answer 10

Confront the therapist (before reporting to BBS)

Question 11

If I learned that a colleague therapist was/is having sexual relationship with a client, what to do?

Answer 11

I must provide a brochure “professional therapy never includes sex.”

Question 12

After giving “professional therapy never includes sex” brochure, what is the 2nd step?

Answer 12

• discuss the brochure with the client

- possibility of client’s reporting to the board (I canNOT talk to the therapist - don’t break confidentiality)

Question 13

If a minor client reports having sex with a former therapist, what to do?

Answer 13

report to CPS

Question 14

If an elderly had consensual sex with a former therapist, what to do?

Answer 14

NOT a reportable to APS

Question 15

When I receive a referral by a psychiatrist/couple therapist, what do I need to do?

Answer 15

-obtain release and collaborate with the referring doctor/therapist

Question 16

If a current client’s ex-girlfriend came to see me as a client, what to do?

Answer 16

consult with colleague about the issue (don’t tell either clients)

Question 17

When getting consultation from colleague, do I need a consent?

Answer 17

no need if I don’t share identifiable information.