For children, if you are not present in the session, I will give your child the opportunity to share and collaborate with you during or at the end of the session time. With older children and teens, typically I have found more desire to keep information to themselves, but it depends on the young person.   If your child decides not to share with you during the session, I respect privacy, and if appropriate, I might instead talk about a broader goal or focus of the session. It is important that your child trusts me and feels safe to share confidential information. As we move through the therapy process, I am happy to provide general updates, helpful strategies to best support your child's progress, and with your child’s permission, provide you with more details. Your child's safety is my number one concern, so I assure you that you will be informed of all necessary information.