Professional Boundaries
You have discussed how being culturally competent is important in terms of how you are able to view our clients and your own reactions to differences within the client-professional relationship. Please discuss the following this week:
• How do you think culture relates to professional boundaries?
• Which professional boundaries do you think will be easy to maintain? Which ones do you think you might have more difficulty with? Why or why not?
• Why do you think professional boundaries are important in the client-professional relationship? How do they impact the professional interview?
• Discuss your thoughts on the professional boundary of self-disclosure. When can it be helpful? When might it be harmful?