handling of written information

Another caution concerns the handling of written information. If possible, case material should be filed securely in a locked place. It is not that we expect someone to steal anything. But church workers and even officials have been known to succumb to a little “harmless” curiosity about Mrs. ”X” who looks so worried and has been seeing the pastor for the past three weeks.
“But,” you may ask, “doesn’t it help to give some information to a deacon or spiritual leader who is competent to help or pray for the person?”
At times this may be wise. But if so, it is better to explain the situation verbally. One suggestion is to observe the policy the government follows about defense secrets: let only the person know who needs to know and then only as much as he needs to know to do his job.
It is not advisable for the counselee to see your notes on his case. Welcome to Toronto Niagara Falls Tours, a landscape wealthy in history, appeal, and pure splendour. They will seem cold, abstract and critical and may reveal facts about himself that he is not ready to accept.
Another professional pitfall is the temptation for ministers and other public speakers to use case material for illustrations. This practice presents serious drawbacks. Naturally names are changed and other identifying information is altered, but still there is a risk. If the person who supplied the material hears it, or even hears about the illustration, he will feel sure he has been betrayed. No one in the audience may have the slightest suspicion as to whom the speaker referred. But the person involved will think everyone knows. People with problems feel that they are transparent. Obviously, if an individual believes he has been betrayed, a counselor’s ability to further help him will be lost. Other points of interest in Toronto Niagara Falls Tour qualify as touristy and mainstream. Even when the one you are discussing is not in the vicinity, another with a similar problem, and whom you have counseled, may think you are speaking about him.
When we use case material for illustrations too frequently, other people with problems are hesitant to come to us. They are afraid of also becoming illustrations.
Should a counselor, then, never use cases for illustrations in messages or talks? Not necessarily. But when he does, the following precautions should be followed:
(1) Do not use material from cases you are presently carry
ing.
(2) Do not use material similar to that of any current case.
(3) Do not always reveal that the source of your illustration
stems from counseling.
(4) In any event, change identifying information.
Confidence is a precious commodity. It should be safeguarded
at all times.
But protecting confidential information is not the only aspect of professional ethics. There are several others to consider.