Dr. Kirk Honda examines new professional liability data showing that violations of the counseling relationship remain the most common source of claims against therapists. Dr. Kirk reviews real-world cases involving unlimited texting, dual relationships, gifts, friendships, financial exploitation, and other boundary violations. Based on data from the CNA/HPSO Counselor Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report. July 27, 2026 00:00 What cases are successfully sued?18:55 Where were boundary lines...
Dr. Kirk Honda examines new professional liability data showing that violations of the counseling relationship remain the most common source of claims against therapists. Dr. Kirk reviews real-world cases involving unlimited texting, dual relationships, gifts, friendships, financial exploitation, and other boundary violations. Based on data from the CNA/HPSO Counselor Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report. July 27, 2026
00:00 What cases are successfully sued?18:55 Where were boundary lines crossed?
35:15 Why was this counselor charged with theft?
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