1. I chose the instance of the social worker considering an online search regarding reported domestic abuse with a client. (Reamer, 2021) I chose this example from the article because it seemed the least clear cut of the examples provided. My assessment of the situation is that any records regarding arrest would be public record and the social worker should be able to fully access. However, it would be inappropriate for the social worker to reference or “call out” the client if they find the client is omitting or misrepresenting details of the incident. The response should be to use the details to guide clients’ treatment but staying focused on the client and her experience. All reports should be taken with knowledge that each account is from the individual reporting perspective, whether that is the client, witness, or officer on scene. 
2. From Reamers article I chose personal gains from boundary dynamics. I selected this boundary dynamic because it seems increasingly difficult to navigate in the digital era of social media being a stream of income or profession. An example being a social worker using their platform and professional credentials, inherent trust, as a social worker to then profit from sponsorships or driving clientele to businesses. I chose the Gerhards (2025) article titled, “Social Media Influencers as “Dirty Workers”: An Explorative Study on How They Use Strategies to Reduce the Moral Taint”  From the article I learned about the tools influencers use to maintain trustworthy and positive images. 
3. I believe Reamer suggests developing a social media policy and sharing this with clients is a positive and proactive strategy. Preventing miscommunication  or back and forth in the future. I believe the clear boundary on following each other, or not, on social media should be included. Especially considering how the algorithm has advanced so far in the “people you may know” section. I believe if a social worker who maintains a private social media account it would be effective in creating boundaries and limiting unethical interaction. This would allow the client to not have access to social workers private life and maintain a professional unbias stance in a clinical setting.

Reamer, F. G. (2021). Social work boundary issues in the digital age: Reflections of an ethics expert. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 18(1), 376–391.

Gerhards, C. (2025). Social Media Influencers as “Dirty Workers”: An Explorative Study on How They Use Strategies to Reduce the Moral Taint. Social Media + Society, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.1177/20563051251348917(Original work published 2025)