Original PromptTHE CONFIDENTIALITY GAME
This is one of the most important parts.
Don't lecture about confidentiality.
Play “True or False.”
Students respond with:
🟢 TRUE
🔴 FALSE
Statement 1:
“If I talk to a counselor, they are going to tell all my teachers everything.”
FALSE.
Statement 2:
“Counselor conversations are generally confidential.”
TRUE.
Statement 3:
“I can ask a counselor to keep something private.”
Generally true, with an important exception.
Statement 4:
“If a counselor is worried that I or
The Confidentiality Game is an interactive session aimed at exploring the principles of trust and privacy in counseling. Participants engage in a series of true or false statements regarding the confidentiality of conversations with counselors, enhancing their understanding of what confidentiality means and under what circumstances it may be breached. The game illustrates the importance of safety, emphasizing that while counselor conversations are generally confidential, there are critical exceptions when safety is a concern. Through active participation, individuals learn that counselors respect privacy but must uphold their duty to protect individuals who may be at risk. The session concludes with an open floor for questions, reinforcing the supportive and informative role counselors play.