Therapists can play an very important role in helping individuals and families work through difficult and challenging times. As a third party, they can provide valuable insight and guidance to help people make decisions and get through difficult times. However, when it comes to custody battles, it is important for therapists to maintain their professional boundaries and not get involved.
Custody battles are emotionally charged and can bring out the worst in parents, guardians, and even their children. If a therapist becomes involved in a custody battle they could be put in a difficult and potentially harmful position, as they could be perceived as taking sides. This could lead to a loss of trust in their services.
Therapists should also avoid becoming involved in custody battles because it has a high likelihood that it’ll harm the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and their client. The therapist’s primary responsibility is to provide unbiased guidance and support to their client. If they become involved in a custody battle, the client may not feel comfortable discussing topics related to the custody battle with the therapist, and this could impede the progress of their therapy.
No matter how emotionally involved a therapist may become with a client, it is important for them to remain unbiased in any child custody battles, even when they’re very sensitive situations. It is important for therapists to maintain their boundaries, free from bias.
Why you shouldn’t get your therapist involved with custody battles
- Therapists should not be involved in custody battles as it can create an ethical dilemma for them.
- Therapists have a duty to maintain confidentiality and protect their client’s best interests, but if they are involved in a custody battle, they can be called on to provide information that could put their client in a difficult position. It can be difficult for therapists to remain impartial and unbiased when they are asked to give their opinion on a situation.
- Having a therapist involved in a custody battle can be a lengthy and expensive process that could take away from the therapeutic process.
Ultimately, it is best for therapists to remain separate from custody battles and focus on providing their clients with the best therapeutic care possible.
