Summary Of Arnold Lazarus Dual Relationship

Dual relationship can be explained as overlapping roles of a professional psychologist. A psychologist in a professional role with a client while simultaneously in another role with the client. For example if a psychologist is in a dual relationship with a trainee under his/her supervision, this can create conflict of interest. This kind of relation is unethical and it will be frowned upon.

Arnold Lazarus essay comes across to me like he has boundaries issue with his professional life. While his intentions are good, it is not in the best interest of the client’s or he's. Even though he explained that the dual relationship enhanced his relationship with the clients, it can still be considered or viewed as exploitative because he was using