can you be more explicit with what's going on? either way, if you want to ask, mudd, then you should ask. it's always ok to ask. it's important to you. ask.

I think it is only in cases where you are in imminent danger of hurting yourself or if you are talking about hurting someone else. Ask her about it. I hope you find you can trust her.



Jillann

My T talk about this. She will break confidentiality if she thinks I am in imminent danger or of hurting others as Jillann says.

She knows not to overreact when I am SU and she knows that if she pushes me too hard with questions, that I will run - so she treads a fine line. She has told me many times, that if she thinks I am a danger to myself she has choice but to act immediately.

We have discussed this and scenarios etc - so I trust her. Many, many times I have SH and talked about SU and she has seen how low I have got - and we talk about confidentiality again. Also if and when my H contacts her, she has spelt it out what she will and won't say (she won't say anything).

But legal ramificatiosn??? A T can always say they made a call and thought they needed to contact someone and break confidentiality.

Somedays

SD
So ur T won't break confidence if ur H calls. Did u agree to that or she Can't break it.

Basically she can break it if she Thinks she needs to

What if it over a legal issue? Does she have to report it if told something. I guess like a priest.

& a legal issue where laws were broken?

Unless you are in danger of hurting yourself or another (child or adult) is in danger from you hurting them, they can't break confidentiality.

Ask her!!!! Tell her in general terms what you might share and see if she will keep it confidential. And then talk to her!!!!!

I so care about you.

Good Luck

My T would only report if he felt pretty sure, as above, that I was going to hurt myself or someone else. I've never had an incident of having to discuss anything legal, but I'm sure he hold confidence. When I have been in crisis, he has said if we can't ground so I can go safely, he'll have to call H. And if I say, "No, don't call H!" because I feel scared about interrupting his work or his evening, we have other options, either agreed upon safe people, or the authorities. He would never tell H anything without my permission, even though he works with H too.

(((Mudd)))

I know this is a tough call to make but I think Jillann's advice is a good bet here:-

quote:

Tell her in general terms what you might share and see if she will keep it confidential. And then talk to her!!!!!

If you're in any doubt she'll keep your confidentiality; then you needn't say any more to her.

AV.

Thanks for all the advice everyone. Sorry can't go into specifics, but you all gave me a lot to think about & what my options are. I just don't wanto get forced or boxed into something ill regret.
Thank you!
Muddster

Hi mudd,

Hope you get whatever it is sorted out. Like others have said it's more of a harm to self/others and elder/child abuse. I think you can even admit to past crimes and stuff and state by state it depends what it is and if they could say anything.

How many people do drugs or have told their T they've done drugs? Tons I'm sure and most of the time that is illegal.. ya know?

Hope all goes well.

Yeah Cat your right about the drugs especially if you were using heavily or supplying I guess.



Sorry maybe it's not worth it. Not sure this will stay up

I believe a T can talk about things a patient says so long as they are not identified. In session my T will tell me lots of other client experiences or stuff she's learned (like a movie review, or random info). As long as it doesn't identify you I think it is fair game.

If you ask her not to say anything she may be able to research on her own and forward that info she finds on her own.

Cat
Really like the idea of not being identified & staying in like a "3rd party" situation.

Thanks!

Draggers
Thank you for those blog links. They were really interesting to read & helpful.
Thank you!!