Managing dual relationships

On Thursday 3 July we will hold an ethics event on managing dual relationships.

Professional boundaries are key to safe therapeutic practice. Understanding and holding boundaries keeps both therapists and clients safe. UKCP is currently developing supplementary guidance on this important topic.

Led by Julie Stone, this session is the second in a series of activities to highlight some of the core issues which therapists need to be aware of, which begins with noticing that a boundary issue is emerging – including attentiveness to our thoughts, feelings, sensations and behaviours.

The event will explore what we mean by dual relationships – specifically, where therapists find themselves in a second, non-therapeutically based relationship with a patient and how to manage this situation. This might include social situations – mutual friends, or a shared activity or role, such as school governor. The session will also explore dual relationships as they arise in an educational context, e.g. where course tutors offer personal therapy, or supervision to students.

Using case examples, and questions raised in advance by participants, and with reference to the UKCP Code, this workshop will offer some practical skills in managing dual relationships. We hope that this session will stimulate and encourage active involvement in the development of UKCP guidance.

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Learning objectives

During this event, you will:

Gain an understanding of boundaries in relation to dual relationships, including:
- what is meant by a dual relationship and how this relates to boundaries
- the therapist’s responsibility to always create and maintain effective boundaries
- the expectation that dual relationships can arise in multiple contexts.
Consider two core areas of dual relationships – social contexts and educational environments
Explore practical ways of responding relationally and professionally to dual relationship challenges.

Programme and speaker line announcements coming soon.

Who should attend?

This event is for UKCP members, education providers and UKCP students, and the same for other therapists and students on accredited registers. This will be a practitioner/trainer/student workshop – it not for journalists or clients.

CPD

After this event you will receive a certificate of attendance which you can submit for consideration towards your CPD hours.

Registration

Registration type	Price
Student/Trainee	£12.00
UKCP Member	£20.00
Non-member	£30.00

Event T&Cs

You can view UKCP's terms and conditions for booking and attending events on our website. When you register to attend a UKCP event you are agreeing with the event terms and conditions.