My T is going to be gone for a week and will miss the DBT group on the 5th. She asked me to complete a "crisis plan" that she could leave with the primary faciliator. It included questions like who to contact in case of emergency, list of meds, how to support me, etc., etc. Target behavior, blah, blah, blah.

Why in the world would I need to complete something like this?

I asked her if she thought I couldn't survive one week without her?! She said no, that wasn't it. She just needed to have a backup plan for the other T. She told me that he doesn't know my history or much about me at all as he isn't my regular T. She said it was required of all the other group members too. The other 6 members have different T's outside of the group. So, apparently, he doesn't know crap about any of us! And yet, I guess, if I or anyone else gives him reason for concern for our safety, he is going to whip out these forms and go to town.

I told my T that I'm a very private person, wouldn't want anyone called on my behalf, don't want to share my med list with him or anyone else for that matter. I refused to do it. She was a little pissed and said she would have to complete it then to the best of her ability and give him that.

I did not sign any release of information when I joined this group/class. Is my being a part of this group implied consent?? I think not. My HIPAA red flags are waving high right about now.

Your thoughts?
Thanks,
Okie