Briefly describe the situation of confidentiality exception.

Answer: (1) Definition of confidentiality exception: The confidentiality of visitors' information is not absolute. In some cases, for the development of counseling and psychotherapy, for the benefit of others, or for the best interests of visitors, consultants are allowed to disclose visitors' information, and even required to break the confidentiality commitment. (2) Confidentiality exception: ① When using visitors' information in scientific research and teaching of this major, it is necessary to confirm that the communication is conducted in a purely professional background, and "relevant information that may be used to identify the client should be properly concealed". For the benefit of visitors, it is necessary to exchange views with other consultants, teachers and sometimes parents and spouses, which involves the relevant information of visitors. (3) Consultants may violate the confidentiality provisions when they realize that the life, safety or property of the parties or others are seriously threatened during the consultation process. ④ During the consultation, the consultant realized that the life safety of the client was threatened. ⑤ Children's clients reveal that they have been abused or abandoned during consultation or treatment, or adult clients themselves reveal that they have abused or abandoned underage children.