With some possible exceptions, the counseling team will keep the information confidential to build trust with the child.  Because these services are provided to minor children in the school setting, I understand that the school counselor may share information with parents/guardians, the child’s teacher, and administrators or school personnel who work with the child on a need-to-know basis so that we may better assist the child as a team.  The counselor is also legally required to share information with parents or others if the child is in danger of harm to self or others.  The counselor will make the child aware of these confidentiality limits and inform the child when sharing information with others.  If you would like the counselor to share information with a third party, such as a community counselor, psychiatrist, social services worker, or pediatrician, you must sign an additional release of information form.