At personal risk : boundary violations in professional-client relationships / Marilyn R. Peterson.
By: Peterson, Marilyn R
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BookPublisher: New York : Norton, c1992Description: viii, 198 p. ; 22 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 9780393701388; 0393701387.Subject(s): Professional ethicsDDC classification: 174 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 174 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00133901 | |
| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 174 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00070406 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The first three chapters cover the social context ofthe relationship, the inherent power differential that delineatesthe relational boundaries, and professionals' difficultywith managing that power appropriately. Also discussed arethe four characteristics of a boundary violation--a reversalof roles, a secret, a double bind, and an indulgence of professionalprivilege--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, transformethics from dry, abstract, and theoretical principlesto vital struggles to understand and appropriately managepower with clients.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-192) and index.
Introduction -- The anointment of professionals -- The power differential in the professional-client relationship -- The professional's struggle with power -- Boundary violations: the misuse of power -- Psychological wounds: the victim's response -- Healing: redrawing the boundary -- Barriers to relational healing.
CIT Module PLAC 6007 - Supplementary reading