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1
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What does it mean that counselors have fiduciary relationships with their clients?

A

The counselor promises to act in the best interests of the client, and the client accepts that trust.

2
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Because of laws relating to fiduciaries, counselors what a legal burden to do what?

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Counselors have a legal burden to protect the best interests of their clients and to avoid any interactions that benefit the counselor at the client’s expense.

3
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Define countertransference

A

when counselors project their emotions onto a client, and the counselors own needs become entangled in the relationship.

4
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Counselors must avoid fostering _________ counseling relationships with clients.

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dependent.