Documenting Psychotherapy: Essentials for Mental Health Practitioners

by Mary E. Moline, Kenneth M. Austin

This concise volume examines exactly what is involved in keeping adequate clinical records of individual, family, couple and group psychotherapy. The authors discuss: limits of confidentiality; retention and disposing of records; documentation of safety issues; client access to records; treatment of minors; and training and supervision issues. Throughout the book, legal cases, vignettes and professional commentary help readers to consider legal and ethical issues.

Genres: Psychology

200 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1997