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Ethical Considerations of Therapist Self-Disclosure

What were you taught about self-disclosure to clients in grad school?

Are you wondering whether or not to disclose "something" to your clients ?

Self-disclosure in therapy is complex and dynamic. During this workshop, we will have our eye on ethics as we explore considerations for clinician self-disclosure to clients. Self-disclosure has a number of dimensions, including clinical, therapeutic, technical and-in some cases-legal or regulatory. We will examine the nature of self-disclosure, including potential benefits and risks. Attention will specifically be given to ethical considerations, namely relevant ethical principles and a typology of self-disclosure through the use of case vignettes. Finally, key recommendations will be given for clinicians to consider in their course of self-disclosure opportunities. Clinicians will be encouraged to "know thyself" and their ethical responsibilities to best utilize the avenue of appropriate self-disclosure.

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Ethical Considerations of Therapist Self-Disclosure

Tuesday, October 08, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

Presenter: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW

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Course Length: 3 Hours

Learning Objectives:

  1. Comprehend and describe key aspects of therapeutic self-disclosure, including potential benefits and risks.
  2. Examine and articulate key ethical considerations of self-disclosure.
  3. Apply best practices for ethical and therapeutic self-disclosure.

This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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What were you taught about self-disclosure to clients in grad school?

Are you wondering whether or not to disclose "something" to your clients ?

Self-disclosure in therapy is complex and dynamic. During this workshop, we will have our eye on ethics as we explore considerations for clinician self-disclosure to clients. Self-disclosure has a number of dimensions, including clinical, therapeutic, technical and-in some cases-legal or regulatory. We will examine the nature of self-disclosure, including potential benefits and risks. Attention will specifically be given to ethical considerations, namely relevant ethical principles and a typology of self-disclosure through the use of case vignettes. Finally, key recommendations will be given for clinicians to consider in their course of self-disclosure opportunities. Clinicians will be encouraged to "know thyself" and their ethical responsibilities to best utilize the avenue of appropriate self-disclosure.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Comprehend and describe key aspects of therapeutic self-disclosure, including potential benefits and risks.
  2. Examine and articulate key ethical considerations of self-disclosure.
  3. Apply best practices for ethical and therapeutic self-disclosure.

Agenda:
  1. Defining and Outlining Self-Disclosure (20 mins)

 

Introduction to the concept of self-disclosure in therapy.

A vignette presenting a self-disclosure scenario.

Explanation of what self-disclosure entails.

Providing statistics and various perspectives on self-disclosure.

Case study discussion on the significance of self-disclosure using Carl Rogers as an example.

  1. Specifics of Self-Disclosure (30 mins)

 

Discussion on different types of self-disclosure.

Presentation of results based on Carl Rogers' work.

Key points to consider when employing self-disclosure.

Interactive matching exercise to reinforce understanding.

III. Ethical Considerations (15 mins)

 

Examination of ethical guidelines from professional organizations such as NASW, ACA, AAMFT, and APA.

  1. Proper and Improper Use of Self-Disclosure (25 mins)

 

Introduction to the WAIT strategy (Dr. Richard Schwartz).

Video case studies illustrating improper and proper self-disclosure.

In-depth case vignette discussion focusing on ethical dimensions (e.g., Amanda's case).

  1. Perspectives and Considerations (30 mins)

 

Exploration of the benefits and guidelines for self-disclosure.

Analysis of potential risks associated with self-disclosure.

Identifying appropriate situations for self-disclosure.

Discussion on self-disclosure considerations in diverse client populations through the examination of two case studies.

  1. The Skill of Self-Disclosure (30 mins)

 

Delving into the impact of self-disclosure on client feelings, cognitions, normalization, goals, and confidence.

Exploring pertinent personal questions for clinicians.

Highlighting important considerations when practicing self-disclosure.

Case vignette discussion emphasizing the skill of self-disclosure.

VII. Grand Case Studies Roundtable (breakout rooms if possible) (20 mins)

VIII. Closing, Q&A, Resources (10 mins)



This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
  • CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
    CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
  • CE You LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0437
  • CE You LLC #1573 is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CE You LLC maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period 3/27/2024 – 3/27/27. Social workers completing this course receive 3 ethics continuing education credits.
  • NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.

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