Question:
I'm a social worker at two group homes. I do group counseling as well as individual therapy. Individual sessions take place in a separate room that's closed but not locked. Rarely does anyone interrupt. In one house, the staff restroom is in that closed room, so there's a greater likelihood of interruption, though they try to avoid it. In the other house, the staff restroom is just outside of the therapy room. I have no idea if they can hear the conversation that's in the room. I tend to keep the window blinds closed for the client's privacy. This is especially necessary in the house where the restroom is outside of the room, since the window faces the backyard, where residents can see who is having their private session.
Is any of this a halachic problem? What can I do about it?
Answer:
Hello,
It is best if the door can be kept slightly open, however this isn’t very practical. Being left without much choice, if the door is closed and people can come in, and there is a possibility that someone might, you can rely on those opinions that say that it is permitted.
Best wishes
