What we discuss is protected by law as confidential communication.  Information is not released without your written permission.  There are some circumstances which create an exception to this.  They are as follows:

• Suspected child abuse, dependent adult or elder abuse.  I would be required by law to report this to authorities.
• If you are threatening harm to another person, I would have to notify the police as well as the person you are threatening to harm.
• If you are intending to harm yourself, I would make every effort to insure your safety, but without your cooperation, further steps would be taken without your permission, to assure your safety.