Should "helpers" ever be
in a sexual relationship with a former client? Use the Code of
Ethics/Standards you printed that represent your interest area. What do
the standards suggest or say?
As
I read over several of the codes of ethics that I printed, I found
discrepancies to answer this question. Some of the “codes” actually
grant permission for such relationships only they give a time line and
circumstances, others leave it up to interpretation and refer back to
“dual relationships” which to me creates problems because some of codes
state that certain circumstances allow dual relationships (not sexual)
in order for the client/professional relationship to work. So
technically, I say that former client sexual relationship ethics are up
to interpretation. This means “personal ethics”. In my opinion, there
are rights and wrongs and there are things we can’t control. I think as
professionals we are obligated to avoid situations where feelings are
getting out of control and I think sexual actions w/clients is wrong.
However, I also understand human nature therefore I say that if a
relationship develops between client and professional and the
professional relationship terminates then the rest should be non-public.
I stand here saying I would never do these things but as a human do I
know? Not really… No one does. Human sexuality is spontaneous ; at least
that’s what I believe. So my answer is no it shouldn’t happen but at
the same time it shouldn’t be punishable.
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