Chapter 9

Question 1

Battering Arrangements

Answer 1

Exchanging goods and services for counseling instead of charging a direct fee

Question 2

Purpsoses of boundaries in counseling relationships

Answer 2

They exist to protect the wellfare of the clients who are in a vulnerable position

Question 3

Sexual intimaces with clients

Answer 3

A) Section A.5a prohibits counselors from engaging in sexual relationships with their clients B) Section A.5c prohibits sexual relationships with former clients for a minimum of five years C) Can cause serious harm to clients

Question 4

Purposes of boundaries in counseling relationships

Answer 4

They exist to protect the protect the welfare of clients who are in a vulnerable position in the relationship

Question 5

Understand the difference between boundary crossings and boundary violations

Answer 5

A) Boundary crossings depart from commonly accepting practice to benefit client B) Boundary violations refers to a serious breach that causes harm C) Occasional boundary crossings can be justified where there is benefit to the client

Question 6

Multicultralism and gift giving

Answer 6

Section A10.f states that counselors understand the challenges of accepting gifts from clients and recognize that in other cultures, gifts are a token of respect and showing gratitude. When determining whether or not to accept the gift, the counselor must consider the therapeutic relationship, the monetary value of the gift, a client’s motivation for the gift, and the counselor’s motivation for wanting or declining the gift

Question 7

Self disclosure in counseling sessions

Answer 7

A) It’s important for counselors to be cognizant of how/when/why with your clients especially the why which is for the clients benefit. B) It is considered unethical for counselors to self-disclose when it only meets their needs

Question 8

Examples of a boundary violation

Answer 8

A) Providing more time for one patient more than others B) Meeting a client outside the office C) Entering into a sexual relationship with a client D) Seeing a patient for free or allowing gifts to be exchanged

Question 9

Examples of a boundary crossing

Answer 9

A drug abuse therapist may disclose information about his/her own with drug experience to help the client feel like they have the compotence and knowledge who can offer them success