C3 Session 24 - Knowing When to Share

Key Questions

WHO can you be vulnerable with?   

WHAT are some things that you should not share with everyone? Why? 

WHERE is an appropriate place to be open and fully honest when sharing your thoughts? 

WHY should you only share a little at a time even if you are comfortable with a person? 

WHEN a person seems to be overly interested in your personal business for no reason what should you do? Why?

HOW much of your information can a professional share with others? ask questions.

Self-Reflection Points

• A professional/doctor may need to know more than a friend in order to come up with the proper conclusion about your health, etc.

• The HIPPA law protects your medical information from being shared with anyone. You have the right to not share your medical information as well. Research information about the updates on the HIPPA Law.

• It's great to share when in a support group. Just be mindful of the information that you want to keep private.

• When speaking 1:1 with a licensed professional the level of confidentiality should be made clear. Always ask questions.

• If you are comfortable with someone you can share a little at a time. Remember it’s your private and personal information for a reason.

• If someone who doesn't need-to-know, insists on asking you about your information ask yourself, or them, what do they plan to do with your information?

• Social media may not be a good way to share your private information.  Before sharing ask yourself, is it to manipulate or seek sympathy from others? That is an unhealthy practice and can turn on you. 

• Some people wait 48 hours before posting a thought or picture. 

Q - Did this session teach you how your past experiences can help you make wiser, more rational decisions?