In a group therapy setting, who is not bound by confidentiality?

• A. Group therapy members
• B. The counselor
• C. The administrator of the group
• D. Family members of the clients

Answer: (A)

In a group therapy setting, the counselor is responsible for upholding confidentiality and ensuring that the group environment is safe for all members. While counselors must maintain confidentiality regarding the contents of what is shared in the group, the other group members are not legally bound by the same confidentiality agreements. They may share what has been discussed outside the group, which can potentially compromise the confidentiality of the therapeutic process.

The administrator of the group may have access to certain information but also has a responsibility to maintain confidentiality regarding what is discussed in therapy. Family members of the clients are considered external to the therapy process unless they are explicitly a part of family therapy dynamics, meaning they do not have a right to know what is discussed in group sessions.

Thus, the members of the group, while encouraged to respect the confidentiality of their peers, are not legally bound by confidentiality in the same way that the counselor is, making them a key consideration in discussions about confidentiality in therapy settings.