What are the 5 guidelines for self-disclosure?

What are the 5 guidelines for self-disclosure?

Terms in this set (5)

• Is the other person important to you?
• Is the benefit worth the risk?
• Is the disclosure appropriate?
• Will the disclosure be reciprocated?
• What will be gained from the disclosure?

What are some examples of appropriate self-disclosure?

For example; “I feel like you don’t really want to be here today, why is that?” In most cases, this is the most useful type of self-disclosure at it’s often used as a way of naming a process that’s occurring during counselling.

What are some guidelines for resisting pressure to self-disclosure?

Support and reinforce the discloser.

What are the four levels of self-disclosure?

There are four different types of self-disclosures: deliberate, unavoidable, accidental and client initiated.

What are the guidelines for self-disclosure?

Ethical Self-Disclosure

• Consider the benefits. Ask yourself in advance of using self-disclosure just how the disclosure will help the client.
• Consider the risks.
• Be brief.
• Use “I statements.” Make it clear that you are giving your opinion based on your personal experiences only.
• Consider your client’s values.

What is appropriate self-disclosure?

Appropriate self-disclosure is client-focused, validates the client’s experience and spurs further exploration. A constructive disclosure is brief, focused on meaning and light on story. Professional counseling relationships require a harmony of the necessary theoretical and relational components.

What are the appropriateness and benefits of self-disclosure?

Research suggests that self-disclosure plays a key role in forming strong relationships. It can make people feel closer, understand one another better, and cooperate more effectively. Emotional (rather than factual) disclosures are particularly important for boosting empathy and building trust.

Which factors about yourself influence self-disclosure?

Terms in this set (7)

• 6 factors that influence self-disclosure. 1.)
• Disclosure of others. Dyadic effect – if others disclose more, you will disclose more.
• Fear. Fear of being judged or misunderstood.
• Audience size.
• Topic.
• Who are you talking about.
• Relationships.

What guidelines would you use to determine when self-disclosure is appropriate?

When would it be appropriate to use self-disclosure?

Self-disclosure in therapy is when a therapist shares their own personal views or experience with a client with the purpose of improving the client’s emotional or mental state. It should be done solely for the purpose of helping the client, and not to meet the needs of the therapist.

Is self-disclosure in the ACA code of ethics?

The 2014 ACA Code of Ethics gives guidance about ethical issues that counselors must examine before engaging in self-disclosure, whether in person or online.

What are the dangers of self-disclosure?

rejection- fear of disapproval, dangers in being too revealing. negative impression- Ex:not wanting to tell a new friend about when you broke the law and got into trouble decrease in relational satisfaction- Ex: “I think you are too clingy” “But I like being close to you…”

What are the stages of self disclosure?

Drone Zone. “The ‘drone zone’ is the zone where you experience no stress at all.

What are risks of self disclosure?

rejection- fear of disapproval,dangers in being too revealing.

What are the levels of self disclosure?

ritualized