Addresses boundary violations through the lens of the professional-client relationship. Misconduct is commonly defined by content, but this book expands the spectrum of hurtful behaviours by redefining violations as a process of disconnections that occurs within the relational context.

This book addreses boundary violations through the lens of the professional-client relationship, drawing examples of misconduct from law, medicine, religion, education and psychotherapy. Professional misconduct is commonly defined by content (for example, sexual harassment or misuse of client funds); this book expands the spectrum of hurtful behaviours by redefining violations as a process of disconnections that occurs within the relational context.