03/25/2026
How I Navigate Dual Relationships as a Practitioner
When I find myself in a situation where I am entering into a dual relationship with a client-- where I have a prior personal or professional relationship with them-- I always make the following very clear in the first session:
1) What happens in the session stays in the session. When I see you outside of the treatment space, I will never bring up anything from any of our treatments. If you bring it up and want to talk about it, that is your choice and we can do so. I won't tell others you have seen me for sessions; if you want to share this it is your choice.
2) Treatments and your commitment to them do not impact our relationship. Whether you see me for one session, three, ten, or more, the relationship we have outside of the treatment space remains the same. There is never pressure to keep seeing me because you are worried that if you don't, it will damage our relationship.
Every time I make this clear, there is a notable easing of worry and tension from the other person. And, often, there is gratitude for laying it out in a matter-of-fact way in the first session.
I never want fear of impacting a personal or professional relationship being the reason someone doesn't seek support for themselves. So if this has been something holding you back from reaching out, I hope it has helped to ease some of that worry. And, we can always talk more before you decide if you want to book or not. At the end of the day, this is about you feeling comfortable and safe.
If you are curious to see how Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy or Equine Facilitated Learning can be a support for you or your loved ones, DM or email bree.anaka@gmail.com
I look forward to connecting with you.
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