Common use of DUAL RELATIONSHIPS Clause in Contracts

DUAL RELATIONSHIPS. Despite a popular perception, not all dual or multiple relationships are unethical or avoidable. Therapy never involves sexual or any other dual relationship that impairs Xx. Xxxx'x objectivity, clinical judgment or can be exploitative in nature. Xx. Xxxx will assess carefully before entering into non-sexual and non-exploitative dual relationships with clients. It is important to realize that in some communities, particularly small towns, small communities, military bases, university campuses, spiritual and rehabilitation communities, etc., multiple relationships are either unavoidable or expected. Xx. Xxxx will never acknowledge working with anyone without his written permission. Many clients have chosen Xx. Xxxx as their therapist because they knew him before they entered therapy with him and/or are personally aware of his professional work and achievements. Nevertheless, Xx. Xxxx will discuss with you the often-existing complexities, potential benefits and difficulties that may be involved in dual or multiple relationships. Dual or multiple relationships can enhance trust and therapeutic effectiveness but can also detract from it and often it is impossible to know which ahead of time. It is your responsibility to advise Xx. Xxxx if the dual or multiple relationship becomes uncomfortable for you in any way. Xx. Xxxx will always listen carefully and respond to your feedback and will discontinue the dual relationship if he finds it interfering with the effectiveness of the therapy or your welfare and, of course, you can do the same at any time.

DUAL RELATIONSHIPS. Despite a popular perception, not all dual or multiple relationships are unethical or avoidable. Therapy never involves sexual or any other dual relationship that impairs Xx. Xxxx'x Xxxxxx'x objectivity, clinical judgment or can be exploitative in nature. Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxx will assess carefully before entering into non-sexual and non-exploitative dual relationships with clients. It is important to realize that in some communities, particularly small towns, small communities, military bases, university campuses, spiritual and rehabilitation communities, etc., multiple relationships are either unavoidable or expected. Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxx will never acknowledge working with anyone without his his/her written permission. Many clients have chosen Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxx as their therapist because they knew him her before they entered therapy with him him/her, and/or are personally aware of his his/her professional work and achievements. Nevertheless, Xx. Xxxx she will discuss with you the often-existing complexities, potential benefits and difficulties that may be involved in dual or multiple relationships. Dual or multiple relationships can enhance trust and therapeutic effectiveness but can also detract from it and often it is impossible to know which ahead of time. It is your responsibility to advise Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxx if the dual or multiple relationship becomes uncomfortable for you in any way. Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxx will always listen carefully and respond to your feedback and will discontinue the dual relationship if he she finds it interfering with the effectiveness of the therapy or your welfare and, of course, you can do the same at any time.