Luna is working as a registered psychologist in a rural area. Liam, a client of Luna's, offers Luna a box of sweets to thank her for her help, as Liam has been having a really difficult time. Liam and Luna also attend the same pool. What would be the most appropriate way for Luna to respond?   Question 23 options:   a)  Accept the gift and acknowledge what an important friendship they have developed throughout their sessions and at the pool.   b)  Decline the gift and end the session with Liam, as the professional boundary has been crossed.   c)  Accept the gift but reiterate the importance of maintaining a therapeutic relationship.   d)  Decline the gift and explain to Liam that it is not appropriate to give her gifts under any circumstances.

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Luna is working as a registered psychologist in a rural area. Liam, a client of Luna's, offers Luna a box of sweets to thank her for her help, as Liam has been having a really difficult time. Liam and Luna also attend the same pool. What would be the most appropriate way for Luna to respond?
 

Question 23 options:

 

a) 

Accept the gift and acknowledge what an important friendship they have developed throughout their sessions and at the pool.
 

b) 

Decline the gift and end the session with Liam, as the professional boundary has been crossed.
 

c) 

Accept the gift but reiterate the importance of maintaining a therapeutic relationship.
 

d) 

Decline the gift and explain to Liam that it is not appropriate to give her gifts under any circumstances.
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