When someone goes to a therapist or psychologist, they are often in a vulnerable state. That is why psychologist, therapists and other registered mental health professionals are expected to avoid engaging in sexual relationships with their patients. In fact, it is not just unethical, it’s also illegal for therapists to have sex with patients Why […]
Do Therapists Have to Report Crimes: Therapist Confidentiality and Crime
We’ve previously discussed the confidentiality between priests and parishioners as well as the limits of lawyer/client confidentiality, but another group that people tend to share their deepest secrets with, and those are psychologists and therapists. You probably know that what you say in therapy is almost always confidential, but do therapists have to report crimes […]
