Confidentiality and Session Observation:
Occasionally, sessions may be observed for supervision or training purposes (ie. training a new clinician) to improve the quality of care provided. Any information discussed during sessions, including those that are observed, will be kept private and secure.
No information will be shared with anyone outside of this circle without the client’s written permission, except in the following circumstances:
- If ordered by the court to testify or release records.
- If the client is a victim or perpetrator of abuse
- If there is reason to believe that the client is threatening harm to themselves, someone else, or the property of another
In all of these situations, the therapist is required by law to report to the appropriate authorities or take reasonable steps to prevent harm.