Posted by tofuemmy on February 7, 2007, at 18:16:14
In reply to Re: Disgusted with therapist boundary violaters, posted by lcat10 on February 6, 2007, at 22:39:10
Ya, I agree. I have no sympathy for the T's. They are trained up the wazoo on the rationale behind boundaries, and the consequences of violating them. They know what the right thing is, and they chose another path.
And that's fine in their personal life - we all mess up. But this job involves a sacred trust. People put their whole lives in these people's hands. If a T violates that trust this means he/she is in the wrong field, and should find another job....one where being worthy of our trust is not required.
I have a LOT of sympathy for their clients. There is one-sidedness and vulnerability built into these relationships. The T has to stand strong and be a support for their client. If they are unable - they need to back out and let a capable professional take over...IMO
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