Mindful Boundaries and Self-Disclosure
April 25, 2022
11:00AM - 2:15PM
$80 - 3 CE
When practiced mindfully and appropriately, self-disclosure in treatment can strengthen the therapeutic alliance while evoking empathy and building trust. Training and consultation can help clinicians learn if, when, and how to self-disclose. Some self-disclosure may be unavoidable, such as appearance, mannerisms, office environment, and nonverbal communication. Practicing self disclosure with mindful boundaries and a focus on the client can be a powerful intervention for normalizing their experience and creating a safer space for self-exploration.
Learning Objectives:
- Identifying risks and benefits of self-disclosure
- Incorporating disclosure in the form of empathy
- Identifying the different types of disclosure
- Understanding boundary issues with self-disclosure
- Adhering to solid boundaries when self-disclosing
