What are house counselors, deans, and teachers told when a student comes to the counseling center?
All counselors are bound both ethically and legally to maintain the confidentiality of students seen in a counseling relationship. In instances where a student’s house counselor and teachers might need some information in order to work effectively with and to support the student, the counselor will discuss with the student what information might be passed on and receive his/her permission before speaking to anyone. However, from both an ethical and legal standpoint, confidentially must be waived in those rare instances when a student’s health and safety is endangered.
