Psychologists and the Courts

Question 1

What is the issue of sexual boundaries an important topic for discussion in terms of psychology ethics?

Answer 1

sex is significant to everyone, power imbalance in therapy, majority of APHRA notifications related to sex issues, issues of sexual nature often arise

Question 2

What are some signs to be aware of when it appears sexual boundaries may be crossed?

Answer 2

early recognition, emotional connection, reflect on a particular vulnerability, do clinical skills inaculate us?, theraputic progress

Question 3

Although the code of ethics is clear about sexual boundardies, why is is that the line keeps being crossed? (temptation)

Answer 3

Sexual activity has all the
reinforcing effects of recreational drugs: physical pleasure, exhilaration, tension release, relaxation, temporary flight from reality and ego enhancement. It is also a dangerous escape from emptiness, unresolved conflict and a need for power