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Considering Boundaries When Doing Therapeutic Work with People Who Are Seeking Asylum: A Reflective Case Study
- Source :
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British Journal of Guidance & Counselling . 2019 47(1):50-64. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- People who are seeking asylum often have lived experience of their personal boundaries and human rights being violated. For this reason, it is especially important that we consider the impact of boundaries in therapeutic work with this population. This paper explores work with a woman with a severe trauma history who was seeking asylum in England. Examples of perceived boundary crossings in the therapeutic relationship are examined. Considerations for other clinicians working with asylum seekers are discussed. These include: addressing socio-political factors; being sensitive to cultural differences; the importance of supervision and reflective practice; the personal impact of such work; and using critical thinking and warmth to manage boundaries rather than rigidly following rules.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0306-9885
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- British Journal of Guidance & Counselling
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1207381
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2018.1507535