A Word About Confidentiality

Because the stories told by young children are unique, private and sensitive, students are instructed that they are confidential.  Students will be encouraged to share their feelings about their situation or group experience with their families.

Children and parents need to know that anytime a child tells of danger to himself/herself, or others, the counselor is required to pass on that information to appropriate authorities or helping professionals.

The counselor is ethically bound to respect the confidentiality rule, but will be happy to discuss observations and opinions about the emotional state and/or needs of the child with his/her parents.

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