CPCE Exam Prep

Category - Ethics

Confidentiality is an important aspect of the therapeutic relationship. Why?
  1. It helps clients feel safe in treatment
  2. It encourages clients to share material that might be painful or embarrassing
  3. It helps clinicians trust the client
  4. Both A and B
Explanation
Answer - D - Confidentiality is an important aspect of the therapeutic relationship because it helps the clients feel safe in treatment and encourages them to share sensitive material. It helps the client trust the clinician, not the other way around. At the same time, confidentiality has limits, for clients who are minors, who present a danger to themselves or others, or who have abused a child, an elderly person, or a disabled person.
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