Boundaries in Psychotherapy: Ethical and Clinical Explorations [Hardcover]

Ofer Zur (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2007

A client wishes to pay for therapy services by bartering his original artw ork. A therapist accepts a client's hug but later worries whether doingso may have sent the wrong message. A client asks the therapist to become friends after therapy ends. A prospective client requests therapy from a clinician who is also her neighbor. A client inquires about the therapist spiritu al orientation. What is the best course of action in these situations? Zur's latest book is for the professional who feels unsure entering those g ray areas that inevitably arise in psychotherapy practice. It gives careful consideration to what constitutes a boundary violation, and explores the ethical and clinical complexities involved in boundary issues such as exchange of gifts, non-sexual touch, therapist's self-disclosure, dual relationships, bartering, home visits, home office practice, and telehealth. This book does not offer simple answers, but rather examines the nature of boundaries in psychotherapy and helps view boundaries through ethical and clinical lenses.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 267 pages
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 1 edition (February 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591477379
• ISBN-13: 978-1591477372
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,030 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I was pleasantly surprised by this book. There are a lot of topics addressed that pertain to ethics in psychotherapy that I would have never considered. I like the use of very specific examples of each issue addressed. It is fairly easy to read also.