Clients have a right to know that
A) the helping relationship will be kept confidential, except in certain circumstances.
B) confidentiality can be guaranteed when counseling families or groups.
C) confidential information will not be shared with others, even with another helping professional.
D) confidentiality is an absolute, since trust will not be formed if there are any conditions to maintaining confidentiality.

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Confidentiality in a helping relationship is fundamental, but it is not absolute. There are certain circumstances, such as threats of harm to oneself or others, child abuse, and other legal exceptions, where confidentiality may be breached. Clients should be informed about these exceptions at the outset of the therapeutic relationship. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in group settings, information may be shared with other professionals under specific conditions (with client consent or under legal compulsion), and confidentiality is not absolute due to legal and ethical exceptions.

Clients Have a Right to Know That