Informed Consent for Counseling Services for a Minor is a document signed by a parent or legal guardian that grants permission for their child to receive counseling services and outlines the rights of the child and the parent. It is an agreement between the parent or guardian, the counselor, and the minor that outlines the boundaries and expectations of the counseling relationship. It also outlines the limits of confidentiality and the potential risks and benefits associated with counseling. The two types of Informed Consent for Counseling Services for a Minor are: 1. Initial Informed Consent: This is a document signed by a parent or legal guardian that grants permission for their child to receive counseling services. It outlines the rights of the child and the parent, the boundaries and expectations of the counseling relationship, the limits of confidentiality, and the potential risks and benefits associated with counseling. 2. Renewal Informed Consent: This is a document signed by a parent or legal guardian that grants permission for their child to continue receiving counseling services. It outlines any changes in the counseling relationship, such as changes in the counselor or the scope of services, and any new potential risks and benefits associated with counseling.