My boss is making me see a counselor once a week. She is also paying 2/3 of the bill for it. My counselor decided that under those circumstances that it would be fair to my boss if I signed a paper saying that she and my boss can discuss general things about my treatment. My counselor and my boss are both lying to me about what they are talking about. I know for a fact that they are discussing more than what they are telling me they are discussing. Can my counselor do that legally? Does she have to tell me everything that they talk about in regards to me? What should I do in y'alls opinion? Thanks for your help.
2006-09-27 06:27:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
I know that my boss and my counselor are talking about more than they are letting on because my boss has talked about it to one of my co-workers who is telling me what she is saying!
2006-09-27 06:30:09 · update #1
that seems like a conflict of interest to me. u can't be honest w/ the therapist if u know she's talking to ur boss about it. don't sign the paper w/o knowing what ur rights are 1st. what goes on in the counselor's office should stay in the office.
2006-09-27 06:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by lady sixx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refuse to go to the counsel. Tell the counsel and boss why. You have no legal grounds since you signed a release of information. I would make sure that the counsel and boss know that the boss is repeating what the counsel tells her. Say you will only go back if the counsel signs a contract to never tell anyone what is said or discussed.
2006-09-27 13:38:57 · answer #2 · answered by BUPPY'S MEME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't sign anything. I'm not sure that it is appropriate for your counsellor to discuss you with your boss even though your boss is paying towards the sessions. It is definitely illegal for your boss to discuss you with another person and you have a good case for taking your boss to court over this. If I were you I would discuss the situation with a solicitor. You definitely need legal help for this.
2006-09-27 13:37:31 · answer #3 · answered by debbie t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG! First of all your boss can't "make" you see a counselor. Secondly, your counselor should not be discussing your sessions with your boss - who is then telling a co-worker. It's outrageous and possibly illegal.
2006-09-27 14:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by porkchop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you signed a release of information, then the therapist can talk about anything they want. Yu can revoke that release of information and then your therapist cannot talk to your employer. You can also get a limited release of information allowing the therapist to only talk about certain things, like your attendence to appointments or length of treatment.
2006-09-27 14:04:49 · answer #5 · answered by Charles B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's totally unethical. You have every right to refuse information to be released to your boss! If your therapist won't agree to this, you might consider reporting her (if she's a social worker, to NASW, for psychology, to the APA, etc).
Good luck. You deserve better treatment!
2006-09-27 13:36:45 · answer #6 · answered by EDtherapist 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO! all mental therapists of any kind are sworn to never tell anybody about the things you and him/her talk about.Unless you agree to the spill of information.And if you do not want you therapists to let out any info you can definately sew them!and your boss.
2006-09-27 13:38:15 · answer #7 · answered by psiboy13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why is your shrink telling your boss to begin with? It's none of their business, and yes... it's illegal, because its called doctor patient confidentiality.
2006-09-27 13:35:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never allow your boss to talk to your shrink. its not fair. if they talk without permission from you its a violation of your rights and you can sue for so much, you won't have to work for a long time.
2006-09-27 13:31:35 · answer #9 · answered by Huge. 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OH MY GOD!!! NO! Don't sign the paper! Things outside of work is NONE of their business. And YES you do have a lawsuit!
2006-09-27 13:33:44 · answer #10 · answered by jovi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋