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Dual relationships in psychotherapy.

Kenneth S Pope

    Ethics & Behavior
    |January 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Therapists engaging in dual relationships with patients, whether sexual or nonsexual, often involve male perpetrators and female victims. This article examines these relationships and discusses strategies to prevent them.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychotherapy Ethics

    Background:

    • Dual relationships in psychotherapy involve therapists having a second, distinct relationship with a patient, either concurrently or sequentially.
    • These relationships, both sexual and nonsexual, disproportionately involve male perpetrators and female victims.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present examples of dual relationships in psychotherapy.
    • To highlight regulatory attention to dual relationships.
    • To review existing research on nonsexual dual relationships and discuss preventative strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • The article reviews literature and discusses common strategies related to dual relationships.
    • It examines examples and regulatory oversight concerning these ethical issues.

    Main Results:

    • Research on nonsexual dual relationships is limited.
    • Common strategies that facilitate both sexual and nonsexual dual relationships are discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • Dual relationships pose significant ethical challenges in psychotherapy.
    • Understanding and preventing these relationships is crucial for patient safety and ethical practice.
    Keywords:
    American Psychological AssociationBioethics and Professional EthicsEmpirical ApproachMental Health TherapiesProfessional Patient Relationship

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