CRS Ethical Boundaries 2

Question 1

A recovery specialist develops romantic feelings for a peer support client. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Transfer the client to another specialist and seek supervision

Answer

Transferring the client and seeking supervision protects the client and upholds professional boundary standards.

Question 2

Which scenario represents a boundary crossing rather than a boundary violation?

Accepted Answer

Attending a client's graduation ceremony when therapeutically appropriate

Answer

A boundary crossing is a minor, often intentional deviation that may benefit the client, unlike a violation which is harmful.

Question 3

A CRS learns that a client is in a relationship with the specialist's sibling. What should the specialist do first?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the relationship to a supervisor and evaluate for conflict of interest

Answer

Disclosing the third-party relationship to a supervisor allows for an objective assessment of potential conflicts of interest.

Question 4

When is it permissible for a recovery specialist to accept a client's social media friend request?

Accepted Answer

Generally never, as it blurs professional boundaries

Answer

Social media connections with clients are generally discouraged because they obscure the professional boundary and expose personal information.

Question 5

A client offers to clean the specialist's home in exchange for extra session time. This arrangement is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A boundary violation involving a dual relationship

Answer

Bartering services creates a dual relationship that can complicate the professional dynamic and lead to exploitation.

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