Posted by Penny on January 15, 2004, at 14:32:38
In reply to Re: Ummm uh oh?, posted by pinkeye on January 15, 2004, at 14:14:56
> Btw, what is the standard guideline for sexual contact between a therapist and a client? How long after termination is that acceptable?
The APA says 2 years I think (I think it's in one of the articles Joslynn linked to), but some groups say never. Never is the safe standard - sexual contact even with a former client could end a therapist's career, if a lawsuit should arise or something of that nature. And I can't see how it could ever be truly mentally or emotionally healthy for the former client. I guess there are always exceptions to the rules, but IMO, too many chances...
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