Which scenario is not considered a dual relationship if appropriate?

• A. Counselor dating a client
• B. Counselor referring to a doctor
• C. Counselor accepting client's property
• D. Counselor providing legal services

Answer: (B)

The main idea is boundary management: dual relationships arise when a counselor takes on another role with the client that could cloud judgment or exploit trust. Referring a client to a doctor or another qualified professional is standard, appropriate care. It helps meet the client’s needs without adding personal involvement or a conflicting role, so it does not create a dual relationship. In contrast, dating a client introduces a serious power imbalance and potential exploitation; accepting a client’s property can create financial or dependency pressures; and providing legal services places you in a different professional role with possible conflicts of interest. So, referring to a doctor is not a dual relationship when done appropriately.