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What are boundary issues? Which type of boundary issue do you believe is most prevalent in the field of psychology? Why?

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Boundary issues are defined. The types of boundary issues that the expert believes are the most prevalent in the field of psychology are given.

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Boundary issues within psychology

Boundary issues are very common in psychology and psychotherapy. It is essential that boundaries are agreed and respected in a therapeutic relationship (between psychologist and client) so the relationship can be a professional one, where the client is respected and offered the appropriate care and intervention.

When boundaries are blurred the therapy is endanger of not working, clients can become disillusioned with therapy which may have detrimental consequences for their mental well being. If challenges to boundaries are not adequately addressed clients may also feel rejected by the therapist, this is potentially very dangerous for clients with low self-esteem or ...

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