Posted by noa on April 29, 2004, at 20:53:17
In reply to Getting involved mutally isn't therapy. It's abuse, posted by shadows721 on April 26, 2004, at 20:20:05
I agree with you, Shadows. The therapy relationship is imbalanced and therapists need to not use that imbalance to take advantage of the client. It is a huge responsibility.
Some therapists may not realize they are being abusive. They might genuinely feel attracted or feel love. But it is their responsibility to keep to the boundaries and not say or do anything that puts clients at risk. We are vulnerable. There is so much potential for harm if our therapists cross the line.
If clients test the line, which is understandable because of the feelings that can come up in therapy, it is the therapist that needs to re-establish the line. If it's hard to do, they need to talk to another therapist or a supervisor or a consultant or whatever to figure out how to keep the therapy relationship professional and in the client's best interest.
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