Device Use
There a many ways to communicate these days, however mental health services have some specific rules regarding this. Messages and conversation on any telephone are considered adequately protected though be thoughtful about who might overhear your conversation. Therapists are guided to only convey appointment scheduling and lateness on email and text messaging. We are instructed to convey to patients to also limit only these types of information on email and text message. This may feel restrictive, but it is considered a necessary limitation.
Our Community
We have a close knit, social community. Whether it is school functions, sports or the grocery store, I am constantly coming across people from other areas of my life. It is likely that we will run into each other in a social situation. If we happen to come across one another, you get to decide whether we are acquainted by your acknowledgement of me. In this way, you may control who knows that I know you so there will be no awkward scenarios for you. However, I want you to know that I am happy to see you and enjoy sharing a brief chat should you want to say hi.