How Can a Therapist Deal with the Complexity Around Confidentiality

question 29

Multiple Choice

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.

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