Therapist Self-Disclosure 1
Running head: THERIPIST SELF-DISCLOSURE IN GROUP THERAPY
Therapist Self-Disclosure 2
Abstract
The effects that counselor self-disclosure can have on group members and the appropriateness of when to use self disclosure will be explained in this paper. The author will discuss the ethical dilemmas that may arise when counselors divulge too much information, as well as a discussion of what the client's perceptions may be of such disclosure and the positive and negative effects that this may have on therapy.
Therapist Self-Disclosure 3
The Pro's and Cons of
Self-Disclosure and Other Boundary Issues
In mental health practice, a commonly held view is that therapist self-disclosure should be discouraged and its dangers closely monitored (Rose 1980). Group psychotherapists may, just like other members in the group, openly share their thoughts and feelings in a judicious and responsible manner, respond to others authentically, and......
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