Texas LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) Jurisprudence Exam

A non-therapeutic relationship is defined as...

1. Any relationship outside of counseling

2. Client attempting to exploit the licensee

3. Any non-counseling activity that forms an unrelated relationship

4. Therapist engaging in personal activities with the client

The correct answer is: Any non-counseling activity that forms an unrelated relationship

A non-therapeutic relationship is defined as any non-counseling activity that forms an unrelated relationship. This means that the therapist and client are involved in activities not related to counseling and can potentially blur the boundaries of the professional relationship. Option A is incorrect because a therapeutic relationship is only defined within the counseling setting, and any relationship formed outside of counseling is not considered as such. Option B is incorrect because it refers to the client attempting to take advantage of the therapist, which is a different issue and not the definition of a non-therapeutic relationship. Option D is incorrect because it places the responsibility solely on the therapist engaging in personal activities with the client, whereas a non-therapeutic relationship can occur from either party engaging in non-counseling activities.