A counselor wants to market a side consulting practice using identifiable client stories as case studies without consent. Which action aligns with ethical confidentiality practice?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Client stories are not free marketing copy. If someone could spot themselves in the anecdote, you need consent — or strip the details until recognition is gone.
Full Explanation
Confidentiality and informed consent constrain how client information may be used in marketing. Identifiable case material requires authorization, and even "anonymous" stories can identify someone through unique details. Ethical practice therefore requires consent or thorough de-identification before any public or commercial use of client narratives.