Should "helpers" ever be in a sexual relationship with a former client? Use the Code of Ethics/Standards you printed that represent your interest area. What do the standards suggest or say?

As I read over several of the codes of ethics that I printed, I found discrepancies to answer this question. Some of the �codes� actually grant permission for such relationships only they give a time line and circumstances, others leave it up to interpretation and refer back to �dual relationships� which to me creates problems because some of codes state that certain circumstances allow dual relationships (not sexual) in order for the client/professional relationship to work. So technically, I say that former client sexual relationship ethics are up to interpretation. This means �personal ethics�. In my opinion, there are rights and wrongs and there are things we can�t control. I think as professionals we are obligated to avoid situations where feelings are getting out of control and I think sexual actions w/clients is wrong. However, I also understand human nature therefore I say that if a relationship develops between client and professional and the professional relationship terminates then the rest should be non-public. I stand here saying I would never do these things but as a human do I know? Not really� No one does. Human sexuality is spontaneous ; at least that�s what I believe. So my answer is no it shouldn�t happen but at the same time it shouldn�t be punishable.

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