5.2 - Multiple Relationships

Question 1

A dual relationship occurs when:

Answer 1

The psychologist engages in another significant, meaningful relationship with the client in addition to the professional relationship.

Question 2

The second relationship may occur

Answer 2

Simultaneously with or after the termination of the professional relationship

Question 3

The term ‘relationship’ is confused with the concepts of:

Answer 3

1. Incidental / accidental contacts
2. Boundary crossings

Question 4

Multiple relationships become behaviours within multiple relationships only if:

Answer 4

The professional were to assume another role in another relationship with the client.

Question 5

Example of incidental or accidental contacts are

Answer 5

unintended or brief interactions with a client outside of the therapy context

Question 6

An example of a boundary crossing is:

Answer 6

benign, constructive interactions with a client that cross the traditional external boundaries that frame the therapeutic relationship; e.g. crying in front of a client, attending a client’s special event, disclosing a personal stressor to a client