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Avoid any improper physical contact.
Be very conscience of setting realistic expectations.
In general, you should avoid promising unconditional confidentiality because you may not be able to guarantee it. If you have any questions regarding this, it may be good to consult your local pastor.
- Meeting with members of the opposite gender.
Reliant encourages each church or ministry to have written guidelines and standards to be used in meeting with members of the opposite gender.
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- Counseling Minors
Avoid spiritual care sessions with minors that is out of anyone else's sight and alone. It is best to conduct the session in a public setting (like a coffee shop), in a space with a window that looks into the room, or on a pew/seat in the church out of the hearing of anyone else. The meeting may require the presence of another staff person or trusted church member during the session.
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- Have a referral network of licensed professional counselors in our area.
- Know Duty-to-Report Laws
All Reliant staff are expected to understand the duty to report requirements within their state and must comply with them. For example, if a person intends to hurt themselves or someone else or if there are elderly or children in danger there could be a responsibility of the missionary to report this to an appropriate agency. You should not assume a church or clergy exception without prior, written verification.
Examples of Conditions Where Caution is Recommended
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