Posted by tinydancer on March 7, 2004, at 8:31:14
I'm living out of the country at the moment, and this summer my family is coming to visit me (First time in two years!). As my therapist has been such a huge support to me I would really like to introduce my parents to him. Just really informal, no set ups or any confrontations or anything, just a handshake or something. My T agreed this would be fine, and my parents also think it would be nice to meet him.
I got to thinking though (just indulge me, folks, I know it is a long shot, or perhaps more accurately, no shot) Would it be bad if I asked him if we could (meaning my parents and I with him) meet at a cafe or something? Would this be unethical or just personal preference? I just love the idea of sitting down for a bit and talking so they could get to know him. I'm just curious how putting my parents into the spin relates to ethical dilemmas regarding patients and private life. Any thoughts?
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