What is the ethical thing do if you have been counseling a client for a considerable length of time and then find out that your client's mom is your hairdresser?
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Is there a conflict? Do you blab to your hairdresser? I don't see a problem, unless you are a blabber.
As long as you do not indicate to the mom that her child is your client or what is happening, there is no ethical problem. Even if mom knows her child is getting counseling, you can still say the sessions are confidential to be ethical.
Do not discuss child with mom. However, if mom spontaneously tells you about the child, you can listen.
It might be wise to make the child aware of this potential conflict to get his/her response. If s/he strongly objects, you might want to change your hairdresser.
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
Do not discuss child with mom. However, if mom spontaneously tells you about the child, you can listen.
It might be wise to make the child aware of this potential conflict to get his/her response. If s/he strongly objects, you might want to change your hairdresser.
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
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