To Share or Not to Share: Self-Disclosure Best Practices for Mental Health Providers
Therapists are people too... so when (if ever) should we share that with our clients?
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Why This Training Matters
This training dives into the dos and don’ts of self-disclosure in therapy. We’ll explore what the research actually says, the different types of disclosure, and how to make ethically sound, clinically useful choices about when to speak up or stay silent.
Who Should Attend
You are actively practicing and want to refine or rethink your use of self-disclosure in clinical work.
You are an intern, student, or associate still shaping your professional identity and clinical decision-making.
You train or supervise other clinicians and want to guide discussions around ethical, effective self-disclosure.
In this live session you’ll…
- Learn about the shift from Freud’s influence to modern, research-supported views on counselor self-disclosure
- Explore the types and potential benefits of self-disclosure in therapy
- Review ethical standards that guide decisions around sharing personal information
Dana M. Cea (she/they)
Prior to becoming a licensed mental health clinician, Dana was a Certified Peer Support Specialist. Self-disclosure is a key part of being a peer support specialist. During her masters program, Dana found that self-disclosure can be taboo for licensed mental health clinicians. Dana has continued to use self-disclosure as a key therapeutic method in their work. She hopes mental health clinicians can appreciate the benefits of using self-disclosure ethically.
“Together, we can make this field better for both clients and clinicians.”
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