In client confidentiality in groups, what is the standard for group participants?

• A. Should maintain absolute confidentiality of participants in groups the student is facilitating.
• B. Confidentiality is optional for group participants.
• C. Confidentiality applies only to names, not to discussions.
• D. Confidentiality ends when the group ends.

Answer: (A)

In group work, trust hinges on protecting what participants share and who is in the group. The best answer reflects the obligation of the facilitator to maintain absolute confidentiality about participants and their disclosures within groups they facilitate. This means not sharing identifying information or group content with outsiders and upholding clear ground rules so members can speak openly. Establishing and enforcing these expectations from the outset builds a safe space, encouraging honesty and participation. It’s not about treating confidentiality as optional, nor about narrowing it to just names, and the ethical duty extends beyond the last session, even as practical limits may apply in certain situations.