Common use of DUAL RELATIONSHIPS Clause in Contracts

DUAL RELATIONSHIPS. Despite a popular perception, not all dual or multiple relationships are unethical or avoidable. Therapy never involves sexual or any other dual relationship that impairs ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ objectivity, clinical judgment or can be exploitative in nature. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ will assess carefully before entering into non-sexual and non-exploitative dual relationships with clients. It is important to realize that in some communities, particularly small towns, small communities, military bases, university campuses, spiritual and rehabilitation communities, etc., multiple relationships are either unavoidable or expected. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ will never acknowledge working with anyone without his/her written permission. Many clients have chosen ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ as their therapist because they knew her before they entered therapy with her, and/or are personally aware of her professional work and achievements. Nevertheless, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ will discuss with you the often-existing complexities, potential benefits and difficulties that may be involved in dual or multiple relationships. Dual or multiple relationships can enhance trust and therapeutic effectiveness but can also detract from it and often it is impossible to know which ahead of time. It is your responsibility to advise ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ if the dual or multiple relationship becomes uncomfortable for you in any way. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ will always listen carefully and respond to your feedback and will discontinue the dual relationship if she finds it interfering with the effectiveness of the therapy or your welfare and, of course, you can do the same at any time. SOCIAL NETWORKING: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ does not accept friend requests from current or former clients on social networking sites, such as Facebook, Instagram, etc. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ believes that adding clients as friends on these sites and/or communicating via such sites can compromise their privacy and confidentiality. For this same reason, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ requests that clients not communicate with her via any interactive or social networking web sites. AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING: Unless otherwise agreed to by all parties beforehand, there shall be no audio or video recording of therapy sessions, phone calls, or any other services provided by ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇.