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Originally Posted by amee200
This is an example of how I think not having those universally applied boundaries can lead to problems. Though it may seem small, meeting a client at a coffee shop or asking them to attend an event they will also be at immediately creates a dual relationship. And once the therapist is called out on it by a supervisor and has to tighten the boundaries bit, it is very hard on the client. Meeting outside of the office (unless in certain situations) and attending the same social events create the illusion of friendship even if it's not conscious. It is not wise and something that is very easily avoided. If a patient feels that this is cold or unfair, then that is a good topic for discussion. Sometimes t's say things we don't want to hear but sometimes we need to hear them even if it hurts.
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I don't believe it's possible to have one answer or one right view in regards to a situation like boundaries. What you say may apply to many people, but it does not mean that it is universally correct. Dual relationships are also not inherently bad. The construct of a dual relationship is also not a solid concrete object, they are still just words that may mean a lot to some and have relatively little relevance to others. Also, many therapists conduct sessions outside of an office for many different reasons and I don’t believe that interactions outside the office are inherently bad either.