What should an RBT do if seen in public with a client?

• A. Initiate contact to maintain rapport
• B. Do not initiate contact
• C. Post about it publicly
• D. Discuss their treatment in public

Answer: (B)

Keeping professional boundaries and protecting the client’s privacy in public is essential. An RBT should not initiate contact with a client in public because doing so could reveal private information, blur the lines between therapy and everyday life, and make the client feel uncomfortable or stigmatized. If the client or their family reaches out, you can respond briefly and neutrally, but you should not discuss treatment, progress, or any confidential details in public. Posting about the client or discussing treatment publicly would violate confidentiality and professional boundaries.