Boundary Issues in Counseling: Multiple Roles and Responsibilities, Third Edition

Dual or multiple relationships between counselors and theirclients are among the most controversial issues in the counselingprofession. Extensive debate among professionals has led to acurrent stance that is more flexible and culturally sensitive thanever before; however, many questions and concerns remain.This highly regarded book is essential reading for counselorsstruggling to find a clear personal position on the myriad issuesthat can arise with multiple relationships. It is also an idealsupplemental text for courses in ethics and professional issues, aswell as for practicum and internship seminars to train the next generation of counselors.Fully revised in accordance with the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics and the current ethical codesof AAMFT, ACES, APA, ASCA, ASGW, CRCC, IAMFT, NASW, and other professional organizations,Boundary Issues in Counseling reflects the helping profession's most up-to-date thinking onthis topic and offers a wide range of opinions and perspectives. Ethics experts Barbara Herlihyand Gerald Corey, along with 40 guest contributors, share their thoughts on a variety ofpotential boundary concerns and violations, including the ethical issues surrounding sexualdual relationships; multiculturalism and social justice; counselor education, supervision,and consultation; group counseling; couples and family counseling; and school counseling.This invaluable resource also covers specialty areas, such as disaster mental health, privatepractice, addictions counseling, rehabilitation counseling, rural practice, counseling in themilitary, and forensic counseling.