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Chapter 2 Homework 3 Assignment

Chapter 2 Homework 3 Assignment

Q Instructions On page 58 in the book, You will sometimes hear helpers talk about being “overinvolved” with clients, and they may sometimes suggest that you “keep a professional distance.” What kinds of behaviors do you think would indicate that a helper was too involved in a client’s life? What limits should the helper set in the relationship? Does this necessarily mean that the helper should not care about a client? What ethical guidelines do professional helpers rely on to determine whether the professional relationship has become too close? Write down your reactions to these questions Please write in 1-2 pages doubled space in a word document in MLA format.

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A helper who crosses professional boundaries and becomes overly emotionally immersed in a client's personal life is said to be "overinvolved" in that client's life. This may cause harm to the client and compromise the helper's capacity to deliver assistance successfully. Having extensive outside contact with the client, disclosing private information, communicating informally, or developing an emotional attachment are all instances of overinvolved conduct. Helpers should establish boundaries in their interactions by upholding open communication and remaining impartial. This entails refraining from speaking informally, keeping personal information private, and refraining from interfering in the client's private affairs.