You do not need a lawyer to create and sign a non-disclosure agreement. However, if the information you are trying to protect is important enough to warrant an NDA, you may want to have the document reviewed by someone with legal expertise.
A confidentiality agreement should include a clear definition of the confidential information, scope of the agreement, obligations of the receiving party, the duration of the contract, any exceptions to confidentiality, and the consequences of a breach of the contract.
I understand that participating in this support group means I agree to these terms to ensure a safe and supportive environment: Confidentiality: Everything shared in our group stays confidential. This includes personal stories and any identifying information shared by group members.
Confidentiality Sharing in group can be anxiety-provoking; therefore, we ask that you keep all information discussed in this group confidential. This agreement means that you may not discuss any information shared or the reactions of any member of this group with anyone outside of the group.
Actions that can be reasonably interpreted as an informed agreement. For example, ongoing consent is often implied through a client continuing to attend sessions with a psychotherapist after being informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Include legal exceptions to confidentiality, such as risk of harm to self or others, child abuse reporting, and any other situations where confidentiality may not be guaranteed. In addition, explain how and when information might be shared with third parties, such as insurance companies or legal entities.
Endorsed as part of ethical practice in group psychotherapy by professional organizations, informed consent is a process of communicating essential information about group treatment to patients so that they can make rational decisions about treatment-whether to enter and how to participate.
Informed consent is a process of communication between you and your health care provider that often leads to agreement or permission for care, treatment, or services. Every patient has the right to get information and ask questions before procedures and treatments.
A group therapy informed consent form should include information about the purpose of the therapy group, goals, confidentiality, potential risks and benefits, expectations of group members, and the therapist's qualifications and credentials.
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. You can authorize me to share information with whomever you choose, and you may change your mind and revoke that permission at anytime.