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Where to Draw the Boundary? The Case of Judith

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This is important for the process, however, the counselor must know that there are boundaries and limits to this kind of contact. Emotions should not be allowed to control the process as this may complicate the entire process. It is a legal requirement and it is good practice to ensure that the client signs an agreement just in case there is need to evaluate the approach used for counseling in the future. If the client is reluctant to sign the document then it would not be appropriate for the counsellor to continue with

Where to Draw the Boundary? The Case of Judith

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Surname 1NameProfessor nameCourse titleDateScenario 1For successful counseling, it is important to foster honesty, openness, and trust. However,the question of where to draw the boundary when it comes to physical contact is often challenging. In the case of Judith, she appears to have gained the confidence of her counselor given the kind of intimacy displayed by her actions. This is important for the process, however, the counselor must know that there are boundaries and limits to this kind of contact. The coordination of mind and body is often displayed in the body language. As a counselor it would be appropriate to limit body contact and maintain a professionalism. This will help to handle the situation much better. A lot of physical contact can lead to intimacy and this can compromise theentire process of counseling. Counselors must maintain professionalism and should not be carried by emotions. They need to adhere to ethical principles of operation. Emotions should not be allowed to control the process as this may complicate the entire process. There are various ways of showing concern and building a rapport with the client a part from hugs and holding hands. It is the role of the counsellor to control the situation. Therefore, physical contact should involve just a handshake or touch. Keeping up with professionalism is essential in this kind of scenario. The counsellor ought to have explained to Judith necessary requirements of the session.This would avoid getting into tricky situations given that counselling can sometimes be tricky.
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Surname 2Scenario 2It is important to have a formal record of points as well as an agreement that is duly signed by the client. It is a legal requirement that the client should be informed about what will be covered as well as what he or she can expect. Confidentiality is owed to the client. However the client needs to be told why he or she is required to sign the agreement. It is a legal requirement and it is good practice to ensure that the client signs an agreement just in case there is need to evaluate the approach used for counseling in the future. This can also help in getting the consent for disclosure. If the client is reluctant to sign the document then it would not be appropriate for the counsellor to continue with the counselling session. It is standard procedure to have the client sign. Failure to sign shows lack of cooperation from the side of the client and this may complicate matters in the future. A counselor needs to arm himself or herself with evidence that he or she can give as evidence just in case a situation a rises that may require some proof. In this regard, consent to disclosure of a client’s information and conduct or even action and a clear agreement may be required to be produced in a court of law or for inspection by government authorites.It is thus important that the counselor and the client duly sign the necessary document.Scenario 3Changing the how couples view each other is very important. It is the first steps toward achieving success in counselling. Couples often have a weakness especially when it comes to communication. Couples are not open to one another (Feltham 55). This is the first area that a counsellor will need to address. In this regard, it is not appropriate to receive phone calls from one partner in the absence of the other. This can only work to fuel tensions. It will do away with the counselling process. Feelings of mistrust may arise under such circumstances. Couples must
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