According to Welfel, any clinician working with minors is required to honor confidentiality in most the same ways as with adults. In short, respect for the client’s dignity and welfare is not a concept limited to any age group (Welfel, p. 138). However, Welfel informs us that the law tends to give minors few rights to privacy. The ethical guidelines tend to see confidentiality for minors increasing with age and maturity. Generally, the more mature a minor, the greater the measure of confidentiality that a young person is given (Welfel, p. 152).
However, when needed, “school counselors make counseling decisions on students’ behalf that promote students’ welfare” (ASCA, 2016, A.2.c.)
ASCA also recommends functioning within the boundaries of personal competence and to be aware of personal skill levels and limitations. Lastly, ASCA recommends counselors “consult with your school district’s attorney, when necessary. In questionable cases, seek legal advice prior to initiating action” (ASCA, FAQ)
2a. How might Danielle be impacted by releasing her records?
There would be a break in trust and the potential for her to withdraw and avoid relationships in the future especially with counselors. She would feel betrayed by such contamination to a relationship that we had built on repeated visits. Dr. Welfel states “if the receiver of a secret promises …show more content…
I would have read her excerpts from the ASCA’s code. For example, I would have “informed her of the purposes, goals, techniques and rules of procedures under which she may receive counseling” (ASCA, 2016, A.2.b). Danielle would know that the primary ethical obligation for confidentiality was to her, but the obligation would be balanced with an understanding of her parents’ legal and inherent rights to be the guiding voice in their her life (ASCA, 2016,
However, when needed, “school counselors make counseling decisions on students’ behalf that promote students’ welfare” (ASCA, 2016, A.2.c.)
ASCA also recommends functioning within the boundaries of personal competence and to be aware of personal skill levels and limitations. Lastly, ASCA recommends counselors “consult with your school district’s attorney, when necessary. In questionable cases, seek legal advice prior to initiating action” (ASCA, FAQ)
2a. How might Danielle be impacted by releasing her records?
There would be a break in trust and the potential for her to withdraw and avoid relationships in the future especially with counselors. She would feel betrayed by such contamination to a relationship that we had built on repeated visits. Dr. Welfel states “if the receiver of a secret promises …show more content…
I would have read her excerpts from the ASCA’s code. For example, I would have “informed her of the purposes, goals, techniques and rules of procedures under which she may receive counseling” (ASCA, 2016, A.2.b). Danielle would know that the primary ethical obligation for confidentiality was to her, but the obligation would be balanced with an understanding of her parents’ legal and inherent rights to be the guiding voice in their her life (ASCA, 2016,