If a client has assaulted their counselor, what can the counselor disclose?

If a client has assaulted their counselor, what can the counselor disclose?

• A. Client's personal history
• B. Facts related to the incident
• C. Client's mental health diagnosis
• D. The client's therapy progress

Answer: (B)

When a counselor is faced with a situation where they have been assaulted by a client, the counselor may disclose facts related to that incident. This is justified because the assault constitutes a significant legal and safety issue, allowing the counselor to protect themselves and potentially prevent further harm. The disclosure of facts about the incident is necessary for legal reasons, such as reporting to law enforcement or in situations where the counselor’s safety could be at risk. In this context, personal histories, mental health diagnoses, and therapy progress contain sensitive information that is protected by confidentiality guidelines. Disclosing this type of information without the client's consent would typically violate ethical standards and confidentiality rules. Therefore, while the counselor is permitted to disclose relevant facts about the assault itself, they are not authorized to disclose other personal or sensitive information about the client that is unrelated to the incident.

When a counselor is faced with a situation where they have been assaulted by a client, the counselor may disclose facts related to that incident. This is justified because the assault constitutes a significant legal and safety issue, allowing the counselor to protect themselves and potentially prevent further harm. The disclosure of facts about the incident is necessary for legal reasons, such as reporting to law enforcement or in situations where the counselor’s safety could be at risk.

In this context, personal histories, mental health diagnoses, and therapy progress contain sensitive information that is protected by confidentiality guidelines. Disclosing this type of information without the client's consent would typically violate ethical standards and confidentiality rules. Therefore, while the counselor is permitted to disclose relevant facts about the assault itself, they are not authorized to disclose other personal or sensitive information about the client that is unrelated to the incident.