At REB Human Services, we understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality in the delicate process of immigration psychological evaluations. Just as in therapy, confidentiality serves as a cornerstone in our work, fostering an environment of trust and safety for our clients.

What exactly does confidentiality entail? It’s more than just keeping secrets; it’s about safeguarding our clients’ personal information and ensuring that it remains protected from unauthorized disclosure. Our commitment to confidentiality means that any information shared during evaluations or interactions with our clients remains strictly confidential, unless explicit consent is provided.

Why is this confidentiality so crucial? Because it lays the foundation for a trusting relationship between our clients and our evaluators. Without the assurance of confidentiality, clients may hesitate to share vital information, hindering the evaluation process and potentially impacting their immigration journey. Recognizing the sensitivity of the immigration process, we prioritize the comfort and privacy of our clients, striving to create a space where they feel safe to express themselves openly.

Ethical standards play a pivotal role in guiding our commitment to confidentiality. Organizations like the American Psychological Association (APA), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the American Counseling Association (ACA) outline clear expectations for maintaining confidentiality in professional practice.

For psychologists, the APA’s Ethics Code mandates the utmost respect for client confidentiality, allowing disclosure of confidential information only with informed consent or in situations of imminent danger. Similarly, social workers, as outlined in the NASW Code of Ethics, are obligated to protect and respect client confidentiality, seeking consent before divulging any confidential information.

Counselors, guided by the ACA’s Code of Ethics, uphold confidentiality as a fundamental principle, disclosing confidential information only when necessary for the client’s well-being or as mandated by law.

In summary, confidentiality is not just a legal obligation or ethical guideline; it’s a commitment we make to our clients. At REB Human Services, we stand by our promise to protect our clients’ privacy throughout the immigration evaluation process, ensuring that their journey is supported with dignity, respect, and confidentiality.