Therapist self‐disclosure
Its effects on clients and the treatment relationship
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10517664 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tricia L Wells (Smith College, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1994 |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 23-41 |
| Publication date | 1994-11-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Smith College Studies in Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0037-7317 • E-ISSN: 1553-0426 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00377319409517422 |
| OpenAlex | W2097591565 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 11 |
This exploratory study examines the effects of therapist self‐disclosure on therapy and the treatment relationship based on clients’ reports of their experience with this intervention. Eight adult former clients who have been in individual psychotherapy were interviewed about their experiences with therapist self‐disclosure. Subjects reflected on the context of the disclosure, their reactions to the information that was revealed, their perception of the effects on the therapy and treatment relationship, and their views about the appropriateness of what they had been told. Study results suggest that therapist self‐disclosure has both positive and negative treatment implications. There is a need for therapists to explore with clients the range of meanings their disclosure has for each individual. It is recommended that clinical training programs integrate guidelines on the appropriate use of therapist self‐disclosure into their curricula. Notes Ms. Wells received her Master of Social Work degree from the Smith College School for Social Work in August of 1994
Context (archaeology · Curriculum · Exploratory research · Intervention (counseling · Pedagogy · Perception · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Self-disclosure · Therapeutic relationship · Clinical Psychology · Counseling Practices and Supervision · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications · Social Work
| Citations per year | 0.21 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2002 - 2021 (20) |
| Highly cited | No |