12239. DUAL RELATIONSHIPS IN PSYCHOLOGY. This paper explores the ethical and legal issues surrounding dual relationships in psychotherapy. Following a brief description of the APA's position on dual relationships, the analysis examines the ethical and legal issues inherent within three categories of dual relationships: 1) sexual dual relationships between therapists and clients; 2) non-erotic (e.g. social, business) dual relationships between therapists and clients; and 3) dual relationships in psychology supervision and training. The concluding section summarizes the main legal and ethical problems in dual relationships and makes recommendations for addressing these problems. 10 pages, 26 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.