Have you ever wondered “Should I tell my client this about myself?”, or have been asked a personal question by a client? Many clinicians have, and this may be a difficult decision to make considering the professional relationship and ethical guidelines. This training will present learners with the key aspects of self-disclosure, including potential benefits and risks. We will examine the complex ethical dimensions of self-disclosure in therapy, explore boundaries, theoretical frameworks, and practical strategies. Participants will learn to enhance the therapeutic relationship while minimizing potential harm.

Upon completion of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend and describe key aspects of therapeutic self-disclosure, including potential benefits and risks.
• Examine and articulate key ethical considerations of self-disclosure, including advantages and disadvantages.
• Apply best practices for ethical and therapeutic self-disclosure by considering a variety of clinician and client factors.