Syllabus

• What to include in your informed consent
  • What is therapy like with you
  • Potential benefits and drawbacks of counseling
  • Limits to confidentiality
  • Outline your fee and when (if) fees are reviewed
  • Cancellation policy
  • Potential sharing of information re: treatment planning, consultation, etc.
  • Communications and Social Media Policies
  • Any needed risk discussions around email, texting, or others
  • Signatures
• How to talk with clients about informed consent
  • Conversations, signatures and whether or not clients read your form
  • Use layering, and decide what needs to be depthfully discussed now and what can be held for later
• Tips for simplifying the process