Over the past few weeks, I have been watching the reaction to the updated Psychology Code of Ethics and Core Competencies coming into effect. Much of the conversation I have seen online has been marked by anxiety and uncertainty. There has been a lot of “what does this mean for us now?” energy, particularly around documentation, consent, confidentiality, and record keeping. That reaction is understandable. When expectations are restated more clearly, it can feel confronting.

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