NO SECRETS definition
NO SECRETS. POLICY (FOR COUPLES AND FAMILIES): Generally speaking, in the family or couple setting, I cannot be the holder of a secret. Thus, if you feel it necessary to talk about matters that you absolutely want to be shared with no one, you might want to additionally consult with an individual therapist who can treat you individually.
NO SECRETS policy is intended to allow me to continue to treat the couple or family by preventing, to the extent possible, a conflict of interest to arise where an individual’s interests may not be consistent with the interests of the unit being treated. For instance, information learned in the course of an individual session may be relevant or even essential to the proper treatment of the couple or the family. If I am not free to exercise my clinical judgment regarding the need to bring this information to the family or the couple during their therapy, I might be placed in a situation where I will have to terminate treatment of the couple or the family. This policy is intended to prevent the need for such a termination.
NO SECRETS. POLICY (When Treating a Couple or Family): X Signature Print name Date X Signature Print name Date X Signature Print name Date X Signature Print name Date
Examples of NO SECRETS in a sentence
NO SECRETS POLICY When treatment and or treatment goals involves more than one persons, marital or family therapy, Haven Holistic Healing or any of its mental health counseling providers cannot “hold” or “keep secret” sensitive information from the other persons involved in treatment that could jeopardize the impartiality, trustworthiness, therapy goals, or therapeutic relationship with any persons included in treatment.
More Definitions of NO SECRETS
NO SECRETS. POLICY: When treating a couple or a family, the couple or family is considered to be the client. There may be times when an individual member of the family or couple shares information in a way that does not include the other member(s) of the couple or family. In general, such information is considered confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party unless required by law. However, in the event that you disclose information that is relevant to the treatment of the couple or family, I will share that information with the other members of the couple or family for the sake of facilitating treatment. Whenever possible, I will first give you the opportunity to share the information yourself. In addition, if a request is made for the records of couple or family therapy, records will only be released with the consent of all parties, and any information that is released will be released to both members of the couple or to all adults engaging in family therapy. This “no secrets” policy is intended to allow me to continue to provide therapy to the family or couple by preventing, as much as possible, conflicts of interest that may arise. If you feel it necessary to talk about matters that you do not wish to have disclosed, you should consult with a separate therapist for individual treatment.
NO SECRETS means the guidance on developing and implementing multi- agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse.