Boundaries for Treatment

Scenario 1: Resident stops by your office to talk, appearing upset.

Resident says: "This just isn't fair. Nobody helps around here but you. My case manager is always gone and is no help when he is here. My family needs me and the phones aren't working. I just wish I could call to check in since my mom has been sick."

What values become tested in this scenario?

Scenario 1: Resident stops by your office to talk, appearing upset.

Resident says: "This just isn't fair. Nobody helps around here but you. My case manager is always gone and is no help when he is here. My family needs me and the phones aren't working. I just wish I could call to check in since my mom has been sick."

You provide a call.

Were any boundaries crossed? If so, what boundaries?

Resident is on IS status due to threatening staff. You are completing a mental health evaluation and find out the mother of his kids said she is taking custody away.

Resident says: "Do you even have kids?"

What values/goals are being tested?

Resident is on IS status due to threatening staff. You are completing a mental health evaluation and find out the mother of his kids said she is taking custody away.

Resident says: "Do you even have kids?"

You respond, "I have three girls in elementary school."

Additional information: This individual is convicted of GSI.

Were boundaries violated? If yes, what boundaries?

What are some accidental boundary violations that maybe be misinterpreted by residents?