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Is It Against Therapist Ethics to Add a Client on Facebook?

Question by xpsychedelia: Is it against therapist ethics to add a client on facebook?
i’m curious if i can add my therapist on fb, or if its against their code of ethics? i don’t want to put her in an awkward situation or anything.
if this helps at all my therapist has a masters degree in counseling.

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Answer by Mel
it could be. as a teacher im not allowed to add any of my students.. i could have my teaching registration ripped off me (but then again this is in Australia)

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