VIII. Therapy

Confidentiality

Restricting disclosure of client information is a primary obligation.

Informed Consent

Clients must be informed about the course of therapy, risks, fees, and limits of confidentiality.

Client's Well-being

Practice and outcomes must be monitored to ensure the well-being of clients.

Multiple Relationships

Practitioners must not enter clinician-client relationships for other than professional purposes.

Record Keeping

Appropriate records must be kept and protected from unauthorized disclosure.

Competent Practice

Practitioners must monitor their own fitness to provide therapy and seek supervision when necessary.

Working with Young People

Practitioners must balance a minor's dependence on adults with their capacity for independent action.

Referrals

Referrals to colleagues must be discussed with and consented to by the client.

Interruption

Orderly resolution of cases is required if services are terminated.

Termination

Therapy should be terminated when it is clear the client no longer needs or benefits from it.