When in conflict with clinical needs,context,competence,or consent,even the most well-intentioned nonsexual physical contact may be experienced as:
A) appropriate,gentle,and wanted contact.
B) aggressive,frightening,intimidating,demeaning,arrogant,unwanted,insensitive,threatening,or intrusive.
C) passive,soothing,calming,comforting,gentle,and peaceful.
D) completely indifferent for both therapist and client.

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Nonsexual physical contact in a clinical setting, when in conflict with the patient's clinical needs, context, competence, or consent, can be perceived as aggressive, frightening, intimidating, demeaning, arrogant, unwanted, insensitive, threatening, or intrusive. This is because such contact may violate the patient's personal boundaries or sense of safety, leading to negative experiences.

When in Conflict with Clinical Needs,context,competence,or Consent,even the Most Well-Intentioned