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Old Apr 23, 2012, 01:47 PM
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Well for reasons that are vastly different than the issue you have with “Amy” I read the entire code of ethics for Therapists in the state of Wisconsin. I’m sure that most states have a very similar code of ethics, and one of them was that a therapist can’t see someone if that person has a “relationship” (such as being close friends) with one of their current patients. The rule seems to make a lot of sense, you wouldn’t want “Amy’s” therapy effected by what you have told your therapist about her, or you really don’t want your therapist to view you through “Amy’s” eyes during one of your sessions.

Bottom line I would ask your therapist about what the rules are and say you are not really comfortable with this situation.
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