Author Question: It is important to maintain boundaries when working with minors because: a. family members have ... (Read 188 times)

jCorn1234 · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

It is important to maintain boundaries when working with minors because:

a. family members have congruent motivations.
b. parents who are fearful for their childs well-being may want you to disclose everything thats happened during an individual session.
c. parents do not have to consent to treatment.
d. a therapist must disclose all secrets to the parent, in spite of the minors wishes.

Question 2

How can a therapist deal with the complexity around confidentiality that arises out of working with couples and families?

a. Therapists cannot share what their clients tell them one-on-one.
b. Therapists need to establish their own secrets policy and make sure clients understand it.
c. Therapists are obligated to keep secrets no matter what.
d. Therapists could cause harm to their clients if they do not keep secrets.