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I also think most of what has been written is very correct...basic boundaries set up front and some that need some flexibility discussed properly and fully in session.
In Brillskep's case, although she has always been quite conscientious about keeping appointment times and such...we have to remember that others might not be. Eventually, when abused too much, the T may feel that (s)he had to set a firmer boundary with all his patients. If s(he) had said, "I've had a problem with clients not showing up and it hurt my other clients that need to be fitted in and causes loss of income or whatever the issue, AND thus I am reiterating what my policy is and how it will change in the future..." then Brillskep would not have taken it personally as it was not directed at anything she had done...I feel bad that she was caught up in changes perhaps put in place for others that did not have her consideration...
And as technology has developed and the laws change over electronic communications use and abuse, some T's are becoming either more or less accepting. Thus another reason that things have to become somewhat fluid..
Ultimately, if the boundaries created do not allow for what you need in therapy then we as patients always have the choice and right to change providers...but there are boundaries that protect the sanctity, privacy, and safety of both parties and have to be firm.
WB
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