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Boundary issues and dual relationships in the human services / Frederic G. Reamer.

LIBRA HV40.35 .R43 2012
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Reamer, Frederic G., 1953-
Contributor:
Reamer, Frederic G., 1953-
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Social workers--Professional relationships.
Social workers.
Human services personnel--Professional relationships.
Human services personnel.
Counselor and client.
Social service.
Physical Description:
ix, 249 pages ; 24 cm
Edition:
Second edition.
Place of Publication:
New York : Columbia Unversity Press, [2012]
Contents:
1 Boundaries and Dual Relationships: Key Concepts 1
Boundary Issues in the Human Services 3
Emerging Boundary Challenges: Social Media and Electronic Communications 9
A Typology of Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships: A Synopsis 11
Managing Boundaries and Dual Relationships 19
Sound Decision Making 23
2 Intimate Relationships 43
Sexual Relationships with Clients 43
Sexual Relationships with Former Clients 74
Counseling Former Sexual Partners 79
Sexual Relationships with Clients' Relatives or Acquaintances 81
Sexual Relationships with Supervisees, Trainees, Students, and Colleagues 84
Physical Contact 86
3 Emotional and Dependency Needs 96
Friendships with Clients 98
Unconventional Interventions 101
Self-disclosure: Whose Needs Are Being Met? 107
Affectionate Communications 114
Community-based Contact with Clients 117
4 Personal Benefit 124
Barter for Services 124
Business and Financial Relationships 130
Advice and Services 135
Favors and Gifts 138
Conflicts of Interest: Self-serving Motives 148
5 Altruism 155
Giving Gifts to Clients 155
Meeting Clients in Social or Community Settings 162
Offering Clients Favors 167
Accommodating Clients 172
Self-disclosing to Clients: The Risks of Altruism 178
6 Unavoidable and Unanticipated Circumstances 184
Geographic Proximity: Small and Rural Communities 184
Conflicts of Interest: Unexpected Challenges 193
Professional Encounters 201
Social Encounters 203
7 Risk Management: Guidelines and Strategies 206
Emerging Issues: The Challenge of Electronic Boundaries 207
Risk-Management Guidelines 209.
Notes:
Rev. ed. of: Tangled relationships. c2001.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780231157001
0231157002
9780231157018
0231157010
9780231527682
0231527683
OCLC:
780288461

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