| Abstract: | Psychotherapists of all disciplines are confronted with many dilemmas in accepting or declining referrals from colleagues and patients, as well as referrals that may entail contact outside the office. The authors explore countertransference, confidentiality, boundaries, and ethics related to referral sources. Case material illustrates clinical dilemmas. Some suggestions are offered to help therapists critically examine the conscious and unconscious influences affecting their decisions about whether to accept a referral. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
