Sample interview questions: Can you provide an example of a time when you had to maintain professional boundaries with a young client?
Sample answer:
In my role as a Youth Counselor, maintaining professional boundaries is paramount to ensuring a safe and ethical therapeutic environment. One instance that exemplifies this occurred during a session with a 16-year-old client who had expressed feelings of romantic attraction towards me.
Upon recognizing the client’s disclosure, I immediately addressed the situation with sensitivity and clarity. I acknowledged their feelings while emphasizing that it was inappropriate for me to engage in any romantic or sexual relationship with a client. I explained the ethical and legal implications of such behavior and the importance of maintaining a professional boundary to preserve the therapeutic alliance.
To reinforce the boundary, I engaged in the following steps:
- Setting clear boundaries: I explicitly stated that I am not able to reciprocate romantic advances and that engaging in such behavior would result in the terminati… Read full answer