摘要:This paper is a discussion about the legitimization of non-sexual dual relationships in social work practice. Social work ethics and standards require social workers to be cognizant of dual relationships and boundary issues. What happens when the practice arena legitimizes dual relationship actions that ethically do not uphold professional social work standards? What ethical dilemmas does this have for social work practitioners and for their client's right to self-determination? This paper will explore these questions through the utilization of a case study example. Unless the practice arena remains vigilant in monitoring ethical standards of conduct, the helper role will become blurred with personal assumptions about what is right and wrong, and ultimately good.