I'm just a client so my opinion doesn't matter much. However, a therapist who doesn't self disclose is a therapist that can't help me. Self disclosure is an absolute must in my therapy.
Self disclosure is supposed to be a provider sharing similiar experiances without giving out too many personal details. It is only done for the benefit of the client, it is not a way for the provider to overshare. Legally providers are required to set healthy boundaries with their clients from the very first meeting. On a side note, I like ACT over BCT. But it is based on the needs of the client, not my personal preference of thought recognition. I love the freedom to make mistakes example.
Harry Stack Sullivan the only one who made a contribution to technique, really. The only one!!! Sullivan supervised Harold Searles and Searles definitely made creative contributions. Searles was painfully honest with his patients. Patients can be forgiving when Analysts make mistakes.
Self disclosure. Interpersonal. Being ourselves. Establishing relationship. A trusting relationship. In contrast to blank screen. Benefits, risks and caveats must be considered in self disclosure.
I'm just a client so my opinion doesn't matter much. However, a therapist who doesn't self disclose is a therapist that can't help me. Self disclosure is an absolute must in my therapy.
Just wanna say, your opinion does matter. The therapeutic alliance is not just about the therapist, it also about you, the client.
I find self disclosure very useful for to teach important principles in a coping style without sounding like a wise ass!
Self disclosure is supposed to be a provider sharing similiar experiances without giving out too many personal details. It is only done for the benefit of the client, it is not a way for the provider to overshare. Legally providers are required to set healthy boundaries with their clients from the very first meeting.
On a side note, I like ACT over BCT. But it is based on the needs of the client, not my personal preference of thought recognition.
I love the freedom to make mistakes example.
Harry Stack Sullivan the only one who made a contribution to technique, really. The only one!!! Sullivan supervised Harold Searles and Searles definitely made creative contributions. Searles was painfully honest with his patients. Patients can be forgiving when Analysts make mistakes.
Self disclosure. Interpersonal. Being ourselves. Establishing relationship. A trusting relationship. In contrast to blank screen.
Benefits, risks and caveats must be considered in self disclosure.