The second ethical standard of the official ethics code adopted by the APA in 2002 deals with boundaries of competence and offers a number of options for psychologists who are concerned about their limitations in treating certain new or current clients. Imagine that you become aware of being attracted to a client shortly after you begin treatment. What is your best course of action?

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If you find yourself attracted to a client and are concerned about your ability to provide effective treatment, you should seek consultation to discuss the matter with another psychologist. Referring out would become the best course of action only if you determined that you were not able to effectively handle your attraction to your client in a way that would not affect treatment.

The Second Ethical Standard of the Official Ethics Code Adopted