What do you think of this?

At first glance, it seems inappropriate. But I think most boundaries depend on the patient and therapist (I just posted an article about this). My former T went to a patient's wedding before. He's told me some other things too, but I don't want to post all the details here.

I think it could be reasonable with a patient with no childhood issues and a certain type of therapist. One of my first therapists long ago was more like a friend to me. Back then, I didn't know about boundaries, but it would have seemed perfectly normal for me to go to lunch with her, for example.

We all don't know the whole story, as everyone here must realize, but do you think your friend might be exaggerating in some way? Maybe her mind created this fantasy as a way to deal with the perceived rejection she might feel if her therapist does not allow outside contact? Just a thought that crossed my mind...

Oh, well that's different then.

It just seems really odd he wouldn't allow phone contact, but has her at the house. It's almost too odd to be believable, but maybe it's part of his eccentricity?

I may be wrong about the not allowing phone contact. I think maybe she used to call him too much, and I don't think he lets her anymore. I don't think he forbids phone contact completely. I'm sorry. My point was about the party more than if he allows phone contact or not. I just wanted validation that the party sounded like it was unprofessional, or see what people thought. It's not MY T, so I don't know all the details, but I know the party happened.

a patient with no childhood issues

I don't think there is such a person out there. Or if there is, they are not going to come to therapy. Surely many say and even think they've had a great childhood, but when they honestly look inside they realize that at least something was off and affected them in the way they are now as adults.