Discuss the use of self-disclosure and why it is deemed important in certain counseling situations. While illustrating the ways to use it effectively, also discuss some of its advantages and disadvantages
What will be an ideal response?
Self disclosure: What it is, how it can be used effectively, and its advantages and disadvantages.
• What it is:
• Complex, multifaceted phenomenon
• Conscious, intentional technique in which clinicians share information about their lives outside the counseling relationship
• Used effectively (advantages)
• Can improve trust
• Provides modeling and helps clients develop a new perspective
• Should be brief and focused
• Should not add to the clients’ problems
• Should not be used frequently
• Disadvantages
• More does not mean better
• Can distract clients and make the focus more on the counselor
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A. driving a car with a GPS device. B. trying to sail a boat without a rudder. C. flying a plane without a co-pilot. D. taking a train ride.
When Joan goes to class to take a test, she experiences a vague "bad" feeling. According to Cognitive Therapy, the most immediate cause of this feeling is probably:
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is NOT essential in a successful program for building resiliency?
A) ?positive adult-youth relationships B) ?an established vision of high expectations for students C) ?youth involvement in community service opportunities D) ?counselor led after school programs E) ?affective and academic skills building
If you use summarizing correctly, you may anticipate that the client will ____
A) ?thank you and move on to a different topic B) ?give more detail without repeating exactly the same story C) ?feel heard and learn how parts of important stories are integrated D) ?stop talking and jump to another story