In episode 288, I received a question from a younger listener coping with anxiety, depression, and more subtle forms of self-harm, who is concerned that their therapist will disclose information about their self-harm to their parents. In this post, I discuss confidentiality for minors, how to approach this with your therapist, and also talk about sharing information with your parents/guardians or loved ones.
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Hello, Friends! In this episode, I answer a single listener question that has two parts. The first tackles the break-up of a relationship and working through this alone, while the second part takes a look at confidentiality in the world of therapy and finding a therapist that suits you.
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Hey, friends! Thanks for the patience during my week off. I talk about about that at the beginning of this episode. The remainder is dedicating to helping you understand the issue of confidentiality in psychotherapy. If you have ever wondered what information is kept private vs when a therapist can share your info, this episode is for you. This turned out to be a longer episode, because it’s fairly comprehensive. I cover what you need to know about confidentiality and reporting in regards to:
And more. Next week will be a Q&A episode, so shoot me your questions about mental health, psychology, and life to duffthepsych@gmail.com