When a counselor who is working under supervision shares confidential information about clients with her or his supervisor:
A) the counselor is legally responsible if the supervisor inappropriately discloses the confidential information to a third party.
B) privileged communication is destroyed.
C) this is acceptable behavior because the supervisor needs the information in order to supervise effectively.
D) the information should be shared verbally, but not put in writing.
E) the counselor is unethically breaching client confidentiality.

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Sharing confidential information with a supervisor for the purpose of effective supervision is considered acceptable and ethical within the counseling profession. Supervisors are bound by the same confidentiality agreements and ethical standards as the counselor, ensuring the information is used appropriately to enhance the counseling services provided.

When a Counselor Who Is Working Under Supervision Shares Confidential