Quote:
Originally Posted by lolagrace
I don't think she is under any obligation to report unless she suspects children are currently being abused. Is that the case? In my case, I've never had a therapist say they would report what happened to me. I was an adult when I started therapy, and if I wanted to report that was up to me. It sounds like she doesn't have any specific knowledge of current abuse, so I call her on B.S. here. In this case, I definitely would NOT give her the name if she's planning to go all rogue on you. I'd also find a different therapist.
|
Wanted to add: I am not someone quick to say a person should find another therapist. This, though, would feel very threatening to me. Reporting is no minor matter, and no one has the right to reveal that kind of information about me without my permission now that I am an adult and not in danger. I don't take kindly to threats. It is a huge trigger for me, and this is threatening behavior from this therapist.
Unless you know of specific endangerment currently to any children, you are completely within your right to have this remain confidential and to have the right to report stay firmly within your control.