For this situation, it seems like Dr. Jones and Connie are considering perusing a romantic relationship beginning with a coffee date. One of the ethical problems that come to mind is the impact the relationship between Dr. Jones and Connie may have on Tommy's improvement, and whether this impact may be harmful. This is a possible problem because Tommy's psychological and behavioral problems began after his parent's divorced. Even though Dr. Jones is no longer working with Tommy, seeing his old therapist date his mom can cause Tommy to have a variety of negative reactions that may impact his progress. Furthermore, another ethical problem that comes to mind is the impact that the previous therapeutic relationship between Dr. Jones and Connie
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One ethical standard that relates to this situation is "Human Relationships," specifically the subcategory titled "Multiple Relationships." Multiple relationships refer to the event in which the psychologist is not only a psychologist to the client, but also fulfills the role of another relationship. For example, if a psychologist is the soccer coach for their client's school soccer team, then they have multiple relationships with their client. This ethical standard is associated with Dr. Jones' situation because if he were to begin a romantic relationship with Connie, he would have multiple relationships with both Connie and Tommy. With Connie, he would be her son's previous therapist, her own previous therapist, and her partner. With Tommy, he would be his previous therapist, and the man who is dating his recently divorced mother. Another ethical standard that relates to this situation is "Therapy," specifically the subcategory titled "Sexual Intimacies With Former Therapy Clients/Patients." This ethical standard relates to Dr. Jones' situation because it outlines the rules for professionals who what to have relationships with their past clients, and this is exactly what Dr. Jones wants to do with …show more content…
Jones is to end the budding relationship between him and Connie. I believe this is the best course of action to take because if he continues to spend time with her, this may become a sexual relationship, which is prohibited until two years after treatment has been terminated. Furthermore, I recommend Dr. Jones end this relationship because his relationship with Connie can possibly cause negative impacts for Tommy's health, or even completely erase his progress. In addition to this, I recommend that he terminate his relationship with Connie because of the inherent power imbalance between Dr. Jones and Connie due to their previous therapeutic relationship. Although my primary recommendation is to terminate the relationship, if Dr. Jones really believes in his future romantic relationship with Connie, I recommend he maintain his distance until the two years are over. When this time period ends, Dr. Jones and Connie can revisit the possibility of starting a romantic relationship. However, to make sure the relationship is not harming him, I also recommend that Tommy is evaluated as much as needed by another professional through the duration of the relationship. Finally, if Connie feels as if their previous therapeutic relationship gives Dr. Jones an unfair advantage over her, I recommend both parties attend couples therapy with an unbiased
One ethical standard that relates to this situation is "Human Relationships," specifically the subcategory titled "Multiple Relationships." Multiple relationships refer to the event in which the psychologist is not only a psychologist to the client, but also fulfills the role of another relationship. For example, if a psychologist is the soccer coach for their client's school soccer team, then they have multiple relationships with their client. This ethical standard is associated with Dr. Jones' situation because if he were to begin a romantic relationship with Connie, he would have multiple relationships with both Connie and Tommy. With Connie, he would be her son's previous therapist, her own previous therapist, and her partner. With Tommy, he would be his previous therapist, and the man who is dating his recently divorced mother. Another ethical standard that relates to this situation is "Therapy," specifically the subcategory titled "Sexual Intimacies With Former Therapy Clients/Patients." This ethical standard relates to Dr. Jones' situation because it outlines the rules for professionals who what to have relationships with their past clients, and this is exactly what Dr. Jones wants to do with …show more content…
Jones is to end the budding relationship between him and Connie. I believe this is the best course of action to take because if he continues to spend time with her, this may become a sexual relationship, which is prohibited until two years after treatment has been terminated. Furthermore, I recommend Dr. Jones end this relationship because his relationship with Connie can possibly cause negative impacts for Tommy's health, or even completely erase his progress. In addition to this, I recommend that he terminate his relationship with Connie because of the inherent power imbalance between Dr. Jones and Connie due to their previous therapeutic relationship. Although my primary recommendation is to terminate the relationship, if Dr. Jones really believes in his future romantic relationship with Connie, I recommend he maintain his distance until the two years are over. When this time period ends, Dr. Jones and Connie can revisit the possibility of starting a romantic relationship. However, to make sure the relationship is not harming him, I also recommend that Tommy is evaluated as much as needed by another professional through the duration of the relationship. Finally, if Connie feels as if their previous therapeutic relationship gives Dr. Jones an unfair advantage over her, I recommend both parties attend couples therapy with an unbiased