2006-12-14 21:53:08 · 9 answers · asked by J.Welkin 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
If you mean 'their patients', the reason is quite obviously that if a clinical psychologist becomes emotionally involved with someone they are treating, obviously they will not be able to retain the detachment they need to be able to treat them successfully.
Also, being a psychologist or counsellor or doctor will put a person in a situation of power over someone who might be in a very vulnerable position. To have a 'romantic relationship' could be regarded as abusing that situation of trust.
2006-12-14 21:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by langdonrjones 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The balance of power between a psychologist and their patients is unequal, with the psychologist having much more power and control. The psychologist knows a lot about the patient and their life and problems, while the patient knows very little about the psychologist. Often the patient will have an idealized and inaccurate view of the psychologist as a person. If a romantic relationship were established, it would be difficult for the psychologist to maintain professional objectivity and even if they did not have bad intentions, they could use or manipulate the patient. Psychologists have a code of ethics to not establish any kind of dual relationship with clients. So, for example, it would be unethical for a psychologist to hire a patient to work for them, because it would confuse the relationship. Having a romantic relationship would be the ultimate in confusing the relationship.
2006-12-15 06:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by senlin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it is because they cant, I think they shouldnt because they took an oath to help people and not become a part of their problem. If a romantic involvment does happen, then the psychologist should drop that person as a patient.
2006-12-15 06:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by â¤??? ?å???? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because their reasoning will change, also because sometimes the patient may be in a vulnerable state so being in a relationship wouldn't be wise and it might be seen as if the psychologist is taking advantage of the bad situation the patient is in.
2006-12-15 05:57:34 · answer #4 · answered by Triathlete88 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Becoz the paatient would be in a vulnerable/compromised mental state(and not his/her best self)..........it would be like taking advantage when u r weak.
But once the patient regains her mental health, then may be they should be allowed to date if they want to.
2006-12-15 06:01:03 · answer #5 · answered by arwa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aside from the ethical issue, they could loose their license to practice...The other problem, they would no longer be able to help you logically.
2006-12-15 06:10:59 · answer #6 · answered by Stormchaser 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's unethical and it could cause problems in the future during therapy.
2006-12-15 06:00:55 · answer #7 · answered by Wisdom Guru 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its against the law....
2006-12-15 06:03:34 · answer #8 · answered by ashwin_hariharan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coz, he/she doesnot want to be mental patient.
2006-12-15 05:56:38 · answer #9 · answered by Mukesh S 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋