If a client was under the care of another counselor at your place of employment, but that client came to you and suggested that his current counselor had made inappropriate advances toward him, how would you respond?

"I find it is important to keep myself on a tight schedule as well as a bit of administrative time. I make it a point to take a lunch break each day even if it is just 15 minutes to avoid burnout. Staying on a schedule helps me manage my large workload."

Providing a safe environment for clients should be of utmost priority to care providers. While you may be unsure of the validity of an accusation, it is important to remember, that any accusation of inappropriate behavior should be addressed by those in authority. Remember, despite a client's past, it is not a counselor's job to judge whether or not he/she is being honest. In situations like this, it is best to be direct and professional and to make sure that the proper person in management is aware of and able to handle the situation.

"Unfortunately, I have known of this situation to occur in the past. As much as many of us like to think that we know our co-workers or that we know which clients can be trusted, accusations like this should never be overlooked or taken lightly. If I were approached by a client who made an accusation such as this, I would notify my supervisor immediately. It is not my job to vindicate or to condemn the other counselor or the client."

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