The psychologist working with you follows a strict policy regarding confidentiality, and is guided by the Ethical Principals of the College of Alberta Psychologists.  The information you share will not be given to anyone without your written permission.  All professional and clerical staff have taken an oath of confidentiality to protect your rights.  There are rare occasions when confidentiality must be waived due to legislative requirements and relevant Alberta laws.  These include the following:

- If the psychologist has reason to believe that you are in imminent danger to yourself or others, the psychologist has a legal responsibility to report this to the appropriate authorities.

- If the psychologist or file is subpoenaed to court, that information must be released.

- Information indicating suspected child abuse or neglect must be reported to Child Welfare authorities.

- If an intent to commit a criminal act is expressed.

If you have children in therapy, what your child tells his or her psychologist will be treated as confidential unless the psychologist determines that there are risk factors which you as a parent need to know; or unless you, your child and the psychologist have made other arrangements for information to be shared.