PART ONE: THE IMPORTANCE OF RECORD KEEPING IN PSYCHOTHERAPY Protecting the Client and the Therapist Limits of Confidentiality PART TWO: THE CLINICAL RECORD Contents of a Good Record Families, Couples and Group Psychotherapy Supervision and Training PART THREE: DOCUMENTATION OF SAFETY ISSUES Danger to Self Danger to Others Abuse PART FOUR: SPECIAL TOPICS RELEVANT TO RECORD KEEPING Treatment of Minors Client Access to Records Retention and Disposition of Records Conclusions and Frequently Asked Questions PART FIVE: APPENDIXES