A social worker who retired more than a year ago from private practice runs into a former client whom she has not seen in years. The former client received grief counseling from the social worker for several years after her mother died. The former client also recently retired and suggests that the social worker join a local group for retirees to which she belongs. The social worker, who has been looking for ways to stay active, agrees to attend the next meeting. The social worker's actions are:
A. Justified as she has not served the client for years.
B. Unprofessional because the social worker is using the former client for her own gain
C. Problematic as she is knowingly creating a conflict of interest or dual relationship
D. Acceptable because the interaction will be in a group context and not intimate in nature
Answer: C. Problematic as she is knowingly creating a conflict of interest or dual relationship
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