Abstract

The increasing popularity of social networking sites is changing the way therapists interact with others personally and professionally. Interface over the Internet present unique challenges to the therapeutic relationship concerning privacy and ethical boundaries. However, lack of guidelines concerning the use of SNSs often force therapists to navigate the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Code of Ethics and federal laws. This article provides a beginning discussion for therapists to consider new ethical decisions in the context of engaging in online interactions with clients. The authors provide guided questions and vignettes to elicit reflection among therapists on their decision-making.

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