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At Personal Risk: Boundary Violations in Professional-Client Relationships

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This book addresses boundary violations through the lens of the professional- client relationship, drawing examples of misconduct from law, medicine, religion, education and psychotherapy. The first three chapters cover the social context of the relationship, the inherent power differential that delineates the relational boundaries, and professionals’ difficulty with managing that power appropriately. Also discussed are the four characteristics of a boundary violation―a reversal of roles, a secret, a double bind, and an indulgence of professional privilege―and the damage to the client. Throughout the book, clients share their stories of violations―sometimes blatant, often subtle―in relationships. These vignettes, along with Peterson’s engaging style, transform ethics from dry, abstract, and theoretical principles to vital struggles to understand and appropriately manage power with clients. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; 1st edition (April 17, 1992)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 210 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393710521


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 26


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 0.5 x 8.3 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #621,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #305 in Medical Ethics (Books) #1,111 in Medical Clinical Psychology #2,751 in Medical General Psychology


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    • boundary violations
I think Peterson's book is a step in the right direction by acknowledging how the power imbalance in relationships between professionals and clients can facilitate abuse and exploitation of people who rely on doctors, lawyers, clergy, teachers and therapists. However it is a significant flaw not to recognize that these are not just "spiritual" relationships based on a "covenant" but fiduciary relationships where professionals are supported economically by their clients. In terms of the ethos of care and putting the client first, all jobs put the clients first in order for the working world to produce. The ethos of care of putting clients first can imply that what professionals do is still a favor, when the reality is that is how professionals make a living. Another significant issue with Petersons book is how she approaches relational healing between the professional and client. Again, a professional acknowledging the violation is a step in the right direction, however, leaving out a sincere apology is a major flaw for without that, meaningful healing cannot take place. In terms of clients sueing, it is ultimately the right of a client to seek justice and not be accused of just seeking "revenge" which further blames the victim and does not hold the perpetrator accountable. I think a relational healing with a sincere apology could potentially be a better solution towards healing, however it is still unrealistic and oftentimes the only way that people without privilege can assert their rights is through higher courts of justice. As Peterson herself ultimately stated, the boundary violation belongs to the professional, not the client. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2013 by Renee Carney
    • Great text for college course
Lots of great information that worked well for my class. Definitely recommend from Amazon if you need this text for a class. Easy to read and apply to the class I was taking.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2017 by Cheryl
    • Exceptional!
This book is a "must-read" for therapists and other professionals (namely doctors, attorneys, teachers and clergy). Brings to light many relevant ethical issues. I read this as an assigned book for a Masters program in MFT and found it excellent!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2014 by Sherri K
    • Pertinent however....
A friend recommended this book to me to help increase my feelings of self awareness in a more violent society. While it does contain some useful information, I think that it tends to present the idea that one needs to be overly suspicious to be safe. To me, there is a different between awareness and paranoia. I would not recommend this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2009 by A Mother of 2 Kidlets
    • Thank you
As Described
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2017 by LisaMarie
    • Five Stars
Excellent in defining boundaries and useful tactics in maintenance. Great examples for ethical use
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2015 by Amazon Customer
    • Required Reading for my students in Community and Human Services
This text is required reading for a class I teach to students majoring in Community and Human Services through SUNY Empire State.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2013 by Ralph S. English
    • Five Stars
Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2015 by Todd

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