Professional Boundaries

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer looks at the subject of professional boundaries within counseling. The writer notes that it is critically important that the counselor has the necessary clinical skills in order to assess and develop levels of rapport with the client that are of an adequate nature. The writer points out that the literature relating to the necessity of a balance between rapport and professional boundaries is sadly lacking. The writer concludes that research should be applied in this direction in order that the current knowledge base be refreshed and that any new findings might be added to this research.

Outline:
Introduction
Overview
Importance of Rapport to Counseling Relationship
Importance of Professional Boundaries to Counseling Relationship
Maintaining the Delicate Balance between Rapport and Professional Boundaries
Respectful Persistence
Current Research on Strategies and Interventions for Maintaining Rapport and Boundaries Simultaneously
Implications for Counselors: Rapport/Boundaries Imbalance

From the Paper:

"This is the client who has been forced to attend counseling and may prove difficult to work with in the early stages of counseling. This client is skeptical and has not acknowledged any need for change. The counselor must gain the client's respect and upon that basis establish trust with the client. Solution-focused strategies are considered effective and the counselor should outline the counseling process, identify what the counselor's role is, and outline the rights and duties belonging to the client and finally the counselor should state the outcomes expected from counseling therapy."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Anastasi, A. (1988). Psychological testing (6th ed.).(New York: Macmillan)
• Barbour, Lise Taylor (2007) Fast Fact and Concept #172: Professional-Patient boundaries in Palliative Care. End-of-Life Physician Education character. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 28, 194-207.
• Claiborn, W. (1982). The problem of professional incompetence. Professional
• Delrojo, James (2004) Six Tips for Building and Maintaining Rapport. Counseling and Therapy. Online available at: http://www.enhancedhealing.com/articles/view.php?article=862
• Dubin, S. (1972). Obsolescence or lifelong education: A choice for the professional.

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