- Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse. The therapist
is required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person(s). The
therapist must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
- If a client intends to harm himself or herself. The therapist will make every
effort to enlist their cooperation in insuring their safety. If they do not
cooperate, further measures may be taken without their permission in order to
ensure their safety.
Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client
and a therapist. Information is not disclosed without written permission. However,
there are a number of exceptions to this rule. Exceptions include: