Investigate some the nebraska state laws, federal laws and ethics codes pertaining to confidentiality and privileged communication and present your findings in your initial response. What kinds of mental health providers in your state can offer their clients privileged communication? What are the exceptions to this privilege? Under what circumstances is a counselor legally required to breach confidentiality? What can a counselor do to educate their clients about the purposes of confidentiality and the legal restrictions on it? How would you do this in different counseling scenarios such as school counseling, groups, marriage and family, counseling minors, etc.?

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ANSWER In Nebraska as in many states mental health providers are bound by both state laws and federal regulations regarding confidentiality and privileged communication Here are some key points to con... View the full answer