Posted by crushedout on April 30, 2004, at 13:52:34
In reply to This is why they made the rules, posted by shadows721 on April 30, 2004, at 12:19:54
People don't always follow rules, even when they ought to (look at Enron). Usually this is bad, but sometimes it's good to break the rules (sometimes you should eat ice cream for breakfast for example -- I did this morning -- mint chip). Life doesn't always fit into simple rules. It would be simpler if it did, but it doesn't.
> Well, it appears the we will just have to disagree on this issue. I am not talking about anyone personal situations. That's their risk and their issue at hand to deal with. This original issue was brought up about the getting "involved sexually with a therapist". It's in the rules of ethics and it's just plain common sense. You don't get involved with the therapist in this manner. It is black and white. Where in those rules does it say in some situations it's okay to cross that line? I can't find it. It's a shame that we need this spelled out, but their are those that get off on breaking those rules.
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> The word intimacy is not really appropriate term for therapy. Therapy is a profession. Therapy is done in a confidential manner, not intimate manner. Intimate manner has a sexual overtone to that. That's where people get their wires crossed and think that the therapist has the hots for them or visa versa. Intimate relationship - No - It's a professional relationship. It's a pay for service relationship. Half of the time, they just are paid listeners.
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