You can say that confidentiality means that everything they tell you will stay just between the two of you. Their personal information, experiences, and feelings won't be shared with anyone else unless they say it's okay. This builds a safe and private space for them to talk openly and honestly.
There are specific limits to confidentiality, such as situations where disclosure is required by law, for example, in cases of suspected child abuse or when a client poses a risk to themselves or others. Health professionals must be aware of these exceptions to maintain compliance with privacy legislation.
Confidentiality means protecting personal information. This information might include details of a service user's lifestyle, family, health or care needs which they want to be kept private.
One of the primary limits of confidentiality arises when a client discloses plans to harm themselves or others. In such cases, it is the counselor's ethical and legal duty to report this information.
For example, we may disclose confidential information when we judge that there is a strong possibility of serious harm being inflicted by you on another person or on yourself.
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.
Help the student script a statement that they can use to discuss confidentiality that also includes when they would have to break that confidentiality: "Everything you tell me will remain confidential, unless it involves an issue of seriously harming yourself, harming someone else, or someone is harming you." Assure ...
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. Our primary goal is to provide you with a safe environment in which you feel comfortable to discuss your concerns.
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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.