Sebby’s Studio: Social Media Policy
This document outlines the policies Sebby’s Studio for Art Therapy has in place related to the use of social media. Please read this document to understand how I, Sarah Fraske, Art Therapist and Artist at Sebby’s Studio will conduct myself on the internet in relation to Sebby’s Studio and how you can expect me to respond to various interactions that may happen to us over the internet. This policy is put in place to protect you, the client, as well as myself, to protect our privacy and confidentiality.
If you have any questions for me regarding this document and my social media policies, I encourage you to bring them up to me when we meet, or you can always email me at my secure and encrypted email address sebbysstudio@protonmail.com.
Friending
Because I will be using my social media for networking and for sharing art related posts, inspirational quotes, artwork, and upcoming news related to Sebby’s Studio, I will accept friend requests from anyone who wants to enjoy a piece of the creative community. I will not be accepting any friend requests from any of my clients on my personal page Sarah Fraske, present or past. I will allow anyone who shows respect and agrees to the terms of the Sebby’s Studio Facebook page to Follow, Like and Share.
Following
Sebby’s Studio will not follow any clients, present, or past on any social media accounts. Sebby’s Studio will only follow colleagues in the field of Art Therapy, Artists, Therapists, Non-Profit Organizations, Community Support, and Inspirational accounts on social media platforms.
My primary concern is my client’s privacy. I will not follow or look up any client’s profile on any social media accounts or google. Besides crucial information in containing the safety of the art therapist/client space, I will only need what my client trusts in sharing with me. I feel viewing your online activities without your consent is unnecessary and will only view if it is agreed by both of us that the viewing of your social media could benefit working towards our therapeutic goal. If there are things from your online life that you would like to share with me, please bring them to our session, and we can review it together in a safe, private, creative space.
Interacting
Please do not use direct messaging on any social media platforms Instagram, Facebook, etc. with Sebby’s Studio to communicate about the art therapist/client relationship. These platforms are not secure, and I may not read the message in a timely manner. Any direct messages on social media platforms will be answered with a polite reminder to please contact me through a phone call and email. Do not use Wall postings, @replies, or other means of engaging with me in public online if we have an already established client/art therapist relationship. Engaging with me this way could compromise your confidentiality. It may also create the possibility that these exchanges become a part of your legal medical record and will need to be documented and archived in your chart.
If you do need to contact me in between sessions, the best way to do so is by phone 639 590 6336. If I do not answer, please leave a message. The second-best option is to email me sebbysstudio@protonmail.com for quick, administrative interactions which include changing session times.
Search Engines
It is NOT a regular part of my practice to search for clients on Google or Facebook or other search engines. Extremely rare exceptions may be made during times of crisis. If I have a reason to suspect that you are in danger and you have not been in touch with me via our usual means (coming to appointments, phone, or email) there might be an instance in which using a search engine (to find you, find someone close to you, or to check on your status) becomes necessary as part of ensuring your welfare. These are unusual situations and if I ever resort to such means, I will fully document it and discuss it with you when we next meet.
Location Based Services
If you used location-based services on your mobile phone, you may wish to be aware of the privacy issues related to using these services. If you have GPS tracking enabled on your device, it is possible that others may surmise that you are a therapy client due to regular check-ins at my office on a weekly basis. Please be aware of this risk if you are intentionally “checking in,” from my office or if you have a passive LBS app enabled on your phone. If you are an online art therapy client, you do not have to worry about this.
E-Mail is my preferred form of communication for modifying or changing appointments. Although e-mail is private and secure, do not e-mail me any content related to your therapy sessions. If you choose to communicate with me by e-mail, be aware that all emails are retained in the logs of your and my Internet service providers. While it is unlikely that someone will be looking at these logs, they are, in theory, available to be read by the system administrator(s) of the Internet service provider. You should also know that any emails I receive from you and any responses that I send to you become a part of your legal record.
Please be aware that I will be checking my emails and responding from 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri and will be using the weekend as a step away from screens. I will respond in a promptly manner during business hours. I may also respond to e-mails received after business hours, but I will not guarantee it during that time.
Phone Calls
Just like my e-mail. Expect a prompt response to any phone call made to me during Mon – Fri 9am- 5pm. Please call me anytime and leave a message and I will get back to you. Please be aware that I may be in a session and during those times my phone will be put away and silent.
HELP
If you are in crisis or need someone to talk to immediately, please go to the worldwide crisis line: www.befrienders.org
Or if you are in Canada visit: www.crisisservicescanada.ca or call : 1.833.456.4566 or text 45645
Conclusion
Thank you for taking the time to review this social media Policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please call, or e-mail me, or bring them up in our sessions. I do appreciate your time and energy and your cooperation in keeping our relationship safe and professional.
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