Posted by EmmyS on January 14, 2004, at 21:37:03
In reply to Re: sexual boundary crossing » Joslynn, posted by Karen_kay on January 14, 2004, at 20:50:14
Wow. Personally I believe it is inappropriate, for a therapist to discuss any aspect of their private sex life with a patient. Most especially with a curious opposite sex patient. No exceptions - it's a boundary crossed. He can always use examples of other people, generalize, fabricate even, to make his point. He does not disclose his masturbation practices.
I also think it is very dangerous to his own professional life and his ability to successfully negotiate boundaries (see above!) when he to allows himself to include patients in his mastabatory fantasies. To actually tell you that is astounding.
I realize he is young, but any graduate would know these common sense concepts. If he were in a college internship setting, and this occurred - he would be kicked out of the program.
I know that's not what you wanted to hear...but you asked for feedback. He seriously needs to talk to his supervisor....but I imagine he won't.
Em
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