When Barry can no longer afford therapy, but sees himself making progress, he makes a proposal: Would it be possible for him to mow your lawn and landscape your garden instead? What would the most appropriate response be to his inquiry?

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Dual relationships exist when the client or the therapist is placed in a situation where he fulfills two roles in the particular relationship. For example, Barry cannot be your client and your landscaper. Nor could you be his therapist and his employer. This dual relationship promotes a dangerous shift in the balance of power that would damage the relationship.

When Barry Can No Longer Afford Therapy, but Sees Himself