Which statement aligns with Medi-Cal Code of Ethics regarding sharing lived experience?

• A. Share own lived experience to provide hope and inspiration for recovery.
• B. Withhold personal experiences to maintain boundaries.
• C. Share only positive experiences.
• D. Speak about others' experiences.

Answer: (B)

Maintaining professional boundaries when using lived experience is what this item centers on. Sharing personal experiences can help build connection and demonstrate hope, but the ethics emphasize keeping the focus on the client's needs and recovery. Withholding personal experiences keeps the relationship from becoming about the worker’s story, prevents role confusion or dual relationships, and protects confidentiality and safety. If any disclosure is used, it should be purposeful, brief, relevant to the client’s goals, and ideally with the client’s consent; when in doubt, not sharing upholds the boundary that protects the client.