2. Professional Boundaries for Residential Counselors

Becoming Centered · Jul 19, 2023 · 34m

Professional boundaries includes:

1. the schedule of when you'll have contact with the kids,

2. limits on physical touch,

3. limits on personal disclosure, and

4. the general tone of the professional relationship.

1. Your contact with clients is during scheduled hours.

Be polite but minimize any accidental contact with clients outside of work.

Don't talk about your clients in public.

2. Limits on physical touch.

Providing Physical Assistance: If your clients require physical assistance with hygiene, always be business-like and clinical.

Affectionate Touch: Kids thrive on affectionate touch…