“…The perception by mental health professionals of the rural setting as unique is well established (Bachrach, 1982; Bütz & Recor, 1994; Gift & Zastowny, 1990; Hargrove, 1986; Heyman, 1983; Jordan & Hargrove, 1987; Keller & Murray, 1982; Mazer, 1982; Sleek, 1994; Solomon, Hiesberger, & Winer, 1981; Wagenfeld & Wagenfeld, 1981). For the rural psychologist, the pressure involved in establishing professional, business, and personal relationships is increased by the geographical constraints of relative community isolation (Bütz & Recor, 1994; Stockman, 1990) and distance between psychological service delivery points (Bütz & Recor, 1994).…”