relationships that are shared by a counselor and a client are multiple in nature.

(Corey, Corey, 2002). In my research, I found that there are varying opinions about

the value or detriment of dual or multiple relationships. I also found that within

certain systems you may find varying levels of training that affect the potential for

dual relationships (Zirkle, 2002), therefore increasing more of a possibility of a dual

relationship on one level of counseling than on another. There exist a multiple code

of ethics for the numerous specialties within the field of counseling. (Zirkel, 2002)

Herlihy and Remley, 1995, discuss the confusion that this multiple code of ethics

produces within a certain field. On one level the therapist or clinical psychologist

understands and practices the avoidance of dual relationships. On another level a

non-professional generally operating in the same capacity, just without licensure, is

practicing with a somewhat different code of ethics, especially as it pertains to

dual relationships. This seems to be present because of the lack of accountability with

the Joint Commission on Mental Health found that when people perceive themselves as

or is it a secular activity?” In exploring this question the issue of dual relationships

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