What is Confidentiality with Students?
During the initial meeting with students I explain to students that confidentiality means that we we talk about stays between us and that our conversations go into an imaginary treasure box. Before I disclose anything about our conversations I will ask them for permission to disclose and to whom I am allowed to. This is my ethical and professional obligation to maintain confidentiality except when presented with three specific situations (exceptions).
What are the 3 exceptions to Confidentiality?
- Someone is hurting you (abuse included)
- You want to hurt someone (duty to warn)
- You want to hurt yourself