Informed consent is an "important tool" for the therapist to use in matters of privacy and confidentiality with clients (Wrape & McGinn, 2018, p. 299). Presenting this information clearly and succinctly is an early part of building rapport in the therapeutic relationship. The document should provide enough information but not overwhelm the client. You will create a Professional Disclosure and Informed Consent form, based loosely on examples in the Wilcoxon (2014) text. You might also look for other informed consent forms used in medical or therapy practices to use as examples. Be creative yet realistic in your approach. You should create the form imagining you are fully licensed as a marriage and family therapist in Wisconsin.

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