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Therapist self-disclosure: research-based suggestions for practitioners.

Sarah Knox1, Clara E Hill

  • 1Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, School of Education, Marquette University, Milwwaukee, WI 53201-1881, USA. sarah.knox@marquette.edu

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|April 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Therapist self-disclosure involves sharing personal information. This study offers evidence-based suggestions for its effective and ethical use in therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • Therapist self-disclosure is a complex clinical intervention.
  • Understanding its theoretical underpinnings is crucial for effective practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define therapist self-disclosure.
  • To explore its theoretical foundations.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for its effective use.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of empirical studies on therapist self-disclosure.
  • Synthesis of theoretical frameworks.
  • Development of practical guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Established a clear definition of therapist self-disclosure.

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  • Outlined key theoretical perspectives informing its use.
  • Presented actionable suggestions for clinicians.

    • Conclusions:

    • Effective therapist self-disclosure requires careful consideration of theoretical and empirical evidence.
    • Guidelines are provided to enhance therapeutic outcomes through strategic self-disclosure.