Client Case Study Information: Ethical Practices for Publication, Presentation, and Social Media

Client case study publications are a helpful way to disseminate innovative practices and clinical counseling interventions. Case study submissions are increasing both in peer-reviewed journals and practice publications. Likewise, marriage, couple, and family counselors and therapists are sharing case study examples via social media. We examine relevant ethical guidelines and describe alternatives to using real client data. We offer an example of client consent forms for professional presentation or publication of case studies.