Ethics: Emotional Boundaries and Self Disclosure

Self-disclosure, when used appropriately, can facilitate client’s understanding of their experiences, thoughts, feelings and behaviors and is used to develop strategies and resolve issues. At the same time, if used incorrectly, self-disclosure can change the focus of the discussion from the client’s concerns to those of the service provider. We will explore some advantages/disadvantages of self-disclosing and when and how to self-disclose.  (6 CEUs)