Re: regarding the Ethics question

[Guest guest]

Professional counselors are bound by the canon of ethics not to discuss

a client s case , without their permission, except in a few narrowly

defined circumstances.

1. If they become aware of abuse that is ongoing, and a present danger,

they become mandated reporters.

2. If the become convinced the client is a danger to self or others,

they may consult with a psychiatrist for a mental health evaluation.

3. They may " staff " the case, that is discuss with other counselors on

staff in mapping out treatment strategies.

Discussions with family members do not fall in these categories. Most

counselors would prefer to meet with the family as well as the client.

If they do so without the consent of the client, they are ethically

constrained about what they may discuss. The family has no such

constraints. They can listen, but not comment.

Doug

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the feedback on the ethics question. It sounds like I can share and

give my input to the counselor, but he cannot really comment or give me any

information. That's okay with me since I have a very good idea of her issues

already. Well, I'll have to think about this and decide what I will do.

Best,

Grace

>

> Professional counselors are bound by the canon of ethics not to discuss

> a client s case , without their permission, except in a few narrowly

> defined circumstances.

>

> 1. If they become aware of abuse that is ongoing, and a present danger,

> they become mandated reporters.

>

> 2. If the become convinced the client is a danger to self or others,

> they may consult with a psychiatrist for a mental health evaluation.

>

> 3. They may " staff " the case, that is discuss with other counselors on

> staff in mapping out treatment strategies.

>

> Discussions with family members do not fall in these categories. Most

> counselors would prefer to meet with the family as well as the client.

> If they do so without the consent of the client, they are ethically

> constrained about what they may discuss. The family has no such

> constraints. They can listen, but not comment.

>

> Doug

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the feedback on the ethics question. It sounds like I can share and

give my input to the counselor, but he cannot really comment or give me any

information. That's okay with me since I have a very good idea of her issues

already. Well, I'll have to think about this and decide what I will do.

Best,

Grace

>

> Professional counselors are bound by the canon of ethics not to discuss

> a client s case , without their permission, except in a few narrowly

> defined circumstances.

>

> 1. If they become aware of abuse that is ongoing, and a present danger,

> they become mandated reporters.

>

> 2. If the become convinced the client is a danger to self or others,

> they may consult with a psychiatrist for a mental health evaluation.

>

> 3. They may " staff " the case, that is discuss with other counselors on

> staff in mapping out treatment strategies.

>

> Discussions with family members do not fall in these categories. Most

> counselors would prefer to meet with the family as well as the client.

> If they do so without the consent of the client, they are ethically

> constrained about what they may discuss. The family has no such

> constraints. They can listen, but not comment.

>

> Doug

>