NCE practice

Three years after counseling ended, a former client contacts her counselor, says she has developed romantic feelings for him, and asks him to dinner. Under the ACA Code of Ethics, what applies?

• AIt is permitted, because more than 2 years have passed since counseling ended
• BIt is permitted if the counselor first documents in writing that it would not be exploitive
• CIt is prohibited, because 5 years have not passed since the last professional contact
• DIt is prohibited, because 7 years have not passed since counseling ended