Therapist self-disclosure and the therapeutic relationship: a phenomenological study from the client perspective

Audet, Cristelle; Everall, Robin D.

doi:10.1080/03069885.2010.482450

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“…11-12) Others (e.g. Audet & Everall, 2010) have highlighted similar factors, such as improved relationship strength between therapist and client and greater engagement by the client in the therapy process. It is reasonable to hypothesise that the positive findings in the current study are similarly attributable in large part to alliance-and relationship-based factors.…”

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confidence: 99%

Should psychotherapists disclose their own psychological problems?

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Pomerantz

Meeks

et al. 2013

Couns and Psychother Res

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Background: Self-disclosures by psychotherapists can encompass a wide array of content, including information about the personal life of the psychotherapist. Aim: The goal of this study was to empirically assess reactions to psychotherapists disclosing their own personal problems to clients with similar problems. Methodology: This study explored participants' (n = 155) reactions to vignettes describing psychotherapists as either disclosing or not disclosing their own history of psychological problems to clients presenting with similar problems. Findings: Compared to otherwise identical vignettes featuring psychotherapists who did not self-disclose, vignettes featuring psychotherapists who self-disclosed were rated more positively in a variety of ways. Specifically, psychotherapists in the vignettes featuring self-disclosure were perceived as possessing a higher level of favourable personal qualities and as more likely to establish strong working relationships with clients and achieve success in therapy. Limitations of the method and alternate explanations for the results are considered. Implications: Implications regarding the judicious use by psychotherapists of self-disclosure regarding their own past psychological problems are discussed.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Should psychotherapists disclose their own psychological problems?

Somers

Pomerantz

Meeks

et al. 2013

Couns and Psychother Res

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“…Therapist genuineness and transparency, as well as self-involving disclosures about professional background, in the early phase of work promote engagement and the establishment of rapport with a range of adult client populations (Audet & Everall, 2010;Hanson, 2005;Hendrick, 1988;Henretty & Levitt, 2010). While limited, there is evidence that transparency can facilitate engagement when there are ethnic and racial differences between the helping professional and the client (Constantine & Kwan, 2003).…”

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confidence: 91%

“…More contemporary theorists from varied perspectives provide a compelling, multidimensional rationale for the use of self-disclosure. Furthermore, a growing body of evidence supports the therapeutic benefits of informed use of this skill (Audet, 2011;Audet & Everall, 2010).…”

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Students' Attitudes Towards and Engagement in Self-Disclosure: Implications for Supervision

Knight

2014

The Clinical Supervisor

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Social work students were surveyed to ascertain their attitudes toward and engagement in two types of self-disclosure (SD), transparency and self-involving. In general, trainees reported being prepared by their classroom education to engage in SD with clients. Students' use of self-disclosure was consistent with what has been found to be helpful to clients, even though they often were unsure of their actions. Of particular concern was the finding that students generally were not comfortable discussing SD with their field supervisor. Yet, the results suggest that the field supervisor plays an important role in encouraging students' appropriate use of selfdisclosure. Suggestions for how the supervisor can assist trainees in making informed decisions regarding self-disclosure in their work with clients are provided.

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“…With recovery‐oriented practice gaining further ground, person‐to‐person‐centred practice strengthens its position within mental health care (Leamy, Bird, Le Boutillier, Williams, & Slade, ). Studies have shown that patients expect health professionals to relate to them as friendly professionals, sharing intimate information that is relevant and therapeutic (Audet & Everall, ; Jackson & Stevenson, , ). Yet, some nursing practice settings can instil nurses with a resistance to self‐disclosure (Price, Burbery, Leonard, & Doyle, ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%