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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewOnce again Frederic G. Reamer provides social work and human service professionals with an informative guide to ethical practice and the prevention of boundry violations. He encourages professional helpers to be aware of their ethical responsibilities and to engage in a systematic, deliberate, and comprehensive series of decision making steps to manage risk and the appearance of impropriety. Seventy-eight cases are presented to assist in developing sensitivity to boundry issues in dual relationships involving sexual matters, emotional dependency, personal benefit, altruism, and unavoidable and unanticipated situations. Guidelines and strategies for dealing with evolving technology, including social networks and responsibilities in addressing the problem of an impaired colleague, are presented. A must read. -- Sheldon R. Gelman, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University Poorly handled boundary problems are the most common basis for lawsuits and licensing board complaints involving mental health professionals. Reamer has compiled an engaging collection of diverse case materials and integrated these with thoughtful discussion and excerpts from key professional standards. The result is an exceptionally helpful guide for students and experienced practitioners alike, and a highly engaging read. -- Gerald Koocher, Simmons College Reamer thoroughly discusses an array of boundary-issue cases, using credible examples throughout to illustrate the challenges posed in practice and the concepts for ethically solving those challenges. The inclusion of relevant excerpts from the codes of ethics in a variety of helping professions facilitates conversation and consultation about dilemmas in interdisciplinary settings. -- Kim Strom-Gottfried, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Table of ContentsPreface 1. Boundaries and Dual Relationships: Key Concepts 2. Intimate Relationships 3. Emotional and Dependency Needs 4. Personal Benefit 5. Altruism 6. Unavoidable and Unanticipated Circumstances 7. Risk Management: Guidelines and Strategies Appendix: Excerpts from Codes of Ethics References Index
