1) Time: therapy occurs within a certain period of time, and both therapist and client I agree to containing work within this designated limit.
2) Space: therapy takes place In a designated place and only in this place.
3) Intent: therapy is conducted at a designated time and in a way that distinguishes it from other types of social, personal or professional encounters.
4) Exclusivity: there are no other relationships that exist between client and therapist besides that relating to treatment.
5) Subsequent Relationships: even after the therapy relationship is terminated, the client and therapist are not free to develop other types of social, business, or personal relationships.