Posted by jay on November 2, 2003, at 3:44:47
In reply to Being friends with T AFTER treatment commences, posted by tinydancer on October 29, 2003, at 0:30:48
> Is it unethical if you are friends with your T >after treatment commences? NOT in a sexual or >romantic way, just that you are friends with >them. What are the rules or "laws"?
Well...here in Canada the basic rule of thumb is 'no'....nothing beyond a professional relationship. I had a friend just recently who ran into a former client from 10 years ago at a bar. The client was "with" another guy, but she asked her former therapist if they could meet again outside work, and maybe exchange phone numbers. He (the social worker) presented the question to our licensing board here in Ontario, and they flat-out said 'no'..period. No matter how long in time, at least here anyways, there cannot be anything but a professional relationship between a client and social worker. There are many quite intricate reasons here, so it's not really worth me getting into them. From what I understand, this is also a general-practice rule for SW's across the world, and even licensed therapists. I can dig up particular laws, code of ethics and such if needed. You may also phone this therapist's licensing board, without revealing yourself or your therapist, and pose the question.
I hope that helps..
Best,
Jay
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