A therapist may legally engage in sexual relations with a client if they:

A therapist may legally engage in sexual relations with a client if they:
A . Obtain written permission from a lawyer
B. Officially end the client/therapist relationship within a week before intercourse occurs
C. Maintained a sexual relationship prior to developing a client/therapist relationship
D. A therapist should never engage a client in intercourse

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Answer: C

Explanation:

There are laws, rules and regulations against developing a sexual relationship with a client. If a sexual relationship existed prior to the client/therapist relationship, then continued sexual interaction is allowable. A typically safe amount of time to wait is 6 months after the client/therapist relationship has been dissolved (documented and signed by both parties) before pursuing a romantic interaction. However, the best path to preserving your career and avoiding a possible investigation is to never engage a client or previous client in any relations outside of a therapeutic environment.