OPTIMA: Journal of Guidance and Counseling
Vol 3, No 2 (2023)

CONFIDENTIALITY IN FAMILY COUNSELLING: CHALLENGES AND EFFORTS TO DEAL WITH ADOLESCENT PROBLEMS

Annisa Fitria Suherman (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Nandang Budiman (Unknown)
Nadia Aulia Nadhirah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2023

Abstract

Confidentiality is an important aspect of the counselling process, particularly in family counselling, where counsellors must balance the needs and rights of individual family members with the family as a whole. This article explores the challenges and efforts in maintaining confidentiality in family counselling for adolescent problems. This research was conducted using a systematic literature review method. The researcher begins by outlining the legal and ethical considerations related to confidentiality and its exceptions, then discusses the challenges faced by family counsellors when confronted with adolescents and their families. The research also explores the different strategies counsellors use to maintain confidentiality while still addressing the needs of the family as a whole, including obtaining consent, setting clear boundaries, and building rapport with the adolescent and family. The article also discusses the importance of ongoing communication and cooperation with other professionals involved in the adolescent's care, such as school counsellors to authorities. Overall, this article highlights the complex nature of confidentiality in family counselling, especially when working with adolescents, and emphasises the importance of thoughtful and collaborative efforts to maintain privacy and still provide the best outcomes for the counsellor.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

optima

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

The below mentioned areas are just indicative. The editorial board also welcomes innovative articles in Educational Psychology and Guidance Counseling field. Focus and Scope OPTIMA are: Educational Psychology Developmental Psychology Assessment of Psychology Diagnostic of learning difficulties and ...