Confidentiality & Policies
All discussions that occur in the individual sessions or group sessions are strictly confidential.
CONFIDENTIALITY
In my practice, I follow the Code of Ethics set out by the Canadian Art Therapy Association and the Ontario College of Teachers.
CODE OF ETHICS
TERMINATION OF ART THERAPY PROCESS
The clients or their caregivers are free to terminate the process at any time. Funds will be refunded based on where the termination occurs during the 6 week session block plus a $25 administration fee.
I store all notes in a locked environment; which includes personal contact information, progress notes, referral notes, billing documentation, and artwork that the client has not taken home. Products of the sessions (art) will be taken by the client at the end of each session segment of 6 weeks in a portfolio. All files will be kept for seven (7) years after termination of experience, at which time they will be shredded. When necessary, all files will be moved in a secure manner.
WHAT TYPE OF FILES DO I KEEP?
With written request, files will be made available to the client within a two-week time period.
I welcome any questions or discussion related to your privacy rights.
All conditions relating to confidentiality mentioned above are in keeping with the Privacy Act of Canada. (A copy may be found on their website: www.priv.gc.ca)