Matter of Adoption of Embick

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• arguing that without the psychologist- client privilege, which encourages people to seek professional help for their mental and emotional problems, many people would simply forego therapeutic treatment.
• holding communications made by a mentally retarded mother to a psychologist were not made with any expectation of confidentiality, because psychologist indicated she had told her patient that the results would be shared with others
• holding communications made by a mentally retarded mother to a psychologist were not made with any expectation of confidentiality, because psychologist indicated she had told her patient that the results would be shared with others
• parents' \attitude is one of resistance predicated upon the erroneous notion that they are capable parents and need no outside assistance\
• parents’ “attitude is one of resistance predicated upon the erroneous notion that they are capable parents and need no outside assistance”
• in an involuntary termination case, the court must examine all evidentiary resources and conduct full and comprehensive hearing

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