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Old Apr 13, 2019, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sarahsweets View Post
It doesn't shock me because i thought/think the percentage was/is higher. It saddens me a great deal though because of the damage and devastation that a patient/client will have done to them but a professional who knows better but doesn't care. I actually get furious over it. Its a profession that is supposed to have strict boundaries and violations of those boundaries can literally kill someone.
I agree the actual numbers are likely higher than those found in this one study.

These numbers are merely percentages of mental health providers who admit to sexual contact with patients/clients. I’m certain it’s an underreported offense and there are many mental health providers who commit this offense but never admit to it. The actual percentages are unknown.
Thanks for this!
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