When Working with a Group or a Family, It Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

When working with a group or a family, it is important to stress:

• A) the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• B) the importance of discussing about what goes on within the group with other people who are not in the group.
• C) that those who cannot keep a secret will be prosecuted legally.
• D) that the human service professional is unable to keep issues confidential.

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Definitions:

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