Boundary-Setting Skills

Abstract Parents share extremely sensitive and personal information with parent advisors. In order to develop a trusting and strong working relationship with parents, it is critical to discuss privacy and confidentiality with them. Parents need to know what information can be kept completely confidential and the limits of confidentiality. Information that indicates that someone is in danger of harm to himor herself or others must be reported—in some cases to the proper authorities. The limits to confidentiality are clear when abuse is suspected or occurring or when someone is threatening or being threatened with physical harm.