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Psychology In Seattle Podcast

The Tip of the Unethical Iceberg

Jul 10, 2024
Bob and Dr. Kirk discuss a counselor sued for life coaching, the complexities of dual relationships, reporting ethical violations, and the repercussions of abrupt terminations. They also explore civil cases, idioms, fart jokes, and sponsorship mentions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Maintaining clear boundaries is crucial for counselors offering life coaching services to prevent ethical breaches and personal relationships.
  • Accurate assessment practices are essential to avoid misdiagnosing clients' mental health conditions, emphasizing the importance of thorough evaluations in therapy.

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Need to Establish Professional Boundaries

It's crucial for counselors to maintain boundaries with clients, especially when facing complex situations like offering life coaching services. In the podcast, a counselor faced challenges when a client without a current license in the state resided approached for counseling. Despite not being licensed in the client's state, the counselor engaged in unethical behaviors by offering remote life coaching. This breach led to the client residing with the counselor in exchange for household services, blurring the lines between counseling and personal relationships, necessitating the need for immediate and appropriate boundary establishment.

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