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I cannot and will not tell anyone else what you have told me, or even that you are in therapy with me without your prior permission.
Ethical guidelines regarding confidentiality require that counselors do NOT: disclose client information unless there is clear and imminent danger to the client or others or when legal requirements demand that confidential information be revealed.
Three circumstances making disclosure of confidential information lawful are: where the individual to whom the information relates has consented. where disclosure is necessary to safeguard the individual, or others, or is in the public interest. where there is a legal duty to do so, for example a court order.
Counseling is confidential No one outside the Center may access your Counseling and Psychological Services records without your prior written permission or as required by law.
When there is an indication of abuse of a child, dependent adult or elderly adult. If you become gravely disabled. If information is required by a court subpoena or court order.
Confidentiality is an important aspect of counseling. This means that under normal circumstances no one outside the Counseling Center is given any information — even the fact that you have been here — without your expressed written consent.
At a minimum, a counseling informed consent form should include: Limitations and guidelines regarding confidentiality. Purpose and description of the group. Suggested length of the group. Costs, copays, and any fees. Client's right to refuse services at any time. The role of the therapist as the group facilitator.
Guidelines on How to Explain Confidentiality to a Client Start from the Beginning. Define Confidentiality. Clarify the Exceptions. Emphasize the Trust Factor. Encourage Questions. Reporting Harm to Self or Others. Child Abuse or Neglect. Court Orders.