Posted by Karen_kay on December 8, 2003, at 10:23:03
In reply to Re: Judy's quite right, of course., posted by panic_attack on December 8, 2003, at 9:54:44
Why was she in his apartment? He was essentially setting himeslf up for this in a way. He was crossing major boundaries by allowing a client to become involved in his personal life. I'm sorry about the situation for both parties involved. Yes, I'm sure this will effect her psychologically, as well as him (both psycholocally and legally). As much as I think I'd like to have a relationship with my therapist, I'd hate to think how much damage it would cause him both professionally and mentally, as well as myself (psychologically anyway). I'm truly sorry about the situation. I understand that therapists are human as well. But, he should have known better than to allow a client to come over to his apartment. That is why there are professional boundaries, and why they are so very important. Your story opened my eyes a bit. Again, I'm very sorry for your friend and his client. He should speak to his lawyer and possibly refer his client to a new therapist.
Karen
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