Introduction Welcome, and thank you for allowing me to help you find your path to healing. Please read the following information in this Professional Disclosure Statement and Informed Consent to understand your rights, treatment expectations, counseling process, and background information. Start and Stop Counseling You have the right to stop and start counseling services at the beginning and during the treatment phase. Virginia Administrative Code 18VAC115-20-130. Standards of practice and the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (ACA, 2014) state your right to be advised of potential disadvantages and harm that can happen when treatment is interrupted and stopped. If you have a court order to complete therapy and miss appointments or walk out during a session, please know the court order …show more content…
You have the right to know my qualifications, education, training, and supervision. If applicable, you have the right to know the upfront cost of each session. You have the right to confidentiality and know when limitations may apply. All communication between a client and therapist is privileged and cannot be broken unless this happens. You say or imply harm to yourself. You say or imply harm to another 3. You say or imply a child is being abused, has been abused, or is in danger of abuse. 4. You say or imply that a person 65 and older is being abused, has been abused, or is in danger of abuse. 5. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'? You say or imply that a person with disabilities is being abused, has been abused, or is in danger of abuse. 6. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'? You show or verbally communicate signs of impaired behavior and are unable to function without presenting harm to yourself or others. 7. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'? Court Subpoenas for confidential counseling materials and treatment or to testify in