Is it weird to reach out to an old therapist?

You might be wondering if your former therapist would even be allowed to be your friend, given how ethically rigorous the mental health field is. The answer is technically yes, but it’s generally inadvisable. I’m talking about being friends friends who really share the ups and downs of life.)

Is it ethical for a therapist to date a former client?

Having sex with a current patient or even a recently discharged patient is not only unethical—it is illegal. The American Psychological Association Code of Ethics, Section 10.05, states that psychologists do not engage in sexual intimacies with current therapy clients/patients.

Should you accept coffee invitations?

You may only accept coffee invitations if the person was referred to you by a mutual connection. Or, you may only want to meet for coffee in more of a mentorship context (like meeting recent college graduates who really need job advice).

What happens if a client doesn’t receive a gift from a therapist?

In the sacred space of the therapist-client relationship, not receiving gifts can be viewed as a rejection of that person. It could cause rifts in the trust between therapist and client. The client can start to harbor negative feelings toward the therapist who rejects his or her gift, and those negative feelings can sabotage their therapy.

Should I give my Therapist a holiday gift?

A holiday gift, for example, may be an innocent gesture of goodwill. Gifts from children, no matter the time or theme, often carry the same level of face-value innocence. If you determine that the gift will not change your therapist-client relationship, it’s okay to graciously accept the gift with a simple “thank you”.

Why can’t I meet people for coffee anymore?

In many cases, it may come down to the simple fact of how much available time you have. You may just not have enough hours in the day to meet someone new for coffee. And the person who invited you will understand.