Interview+with+Counseling+Professional

Interview with a Professional Counselor Doug Klesius, LPC in Dawsonville, GA read this case and the first thing that alarmed him was that there was physical abuse taking place by the father. He states in the video that according to the Tarasoff act, there is a duty to report this abuse. He later retracted that statement saying that the Tarasoff act is a duty to warn a potential victim if the counselor feels that they are in danger of being harmed by their client. He still believes that ethically and lawfully, the counselor in this case should report this abuse. Because the father abused the mother and the child in question was present, this could be seen as child endangerment. Doug believes that Department of Family and Social Services should be called. Doug states that while the father could have access to his son’s records, he absolutely does not have right to the mother’s. Doug suggests taking personal progress notes that would not have to be a part of the actual release of records. He also suggests that counselors obtain insurance to protect themselves from these types of situations.

=== Video: Interview with Mr. Doug Klesuis and his professional opinion on case === Interview done by: Charla Bynum

media type="youtube" key="las8vyRmFpw" height="315" width="420" align="center" Comprehensive Literature Review