Author Question: What three benefits from a counselors self-disclosure were listed by clients in Knox and colleagues' ... (Read 53 times)

strangeaffliction · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

What three benefits from a counselors self-disclosure were listed by clients in Knox and colleagues' research?

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(2)
(3)

Question 2

What criteria did Seligman suggest for using self-disclosure?

What will be an ideal response?

onowka · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 30, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer:
1. Insight or a new perspective
2. Improved or equalized therapeutic relationship
3. Use of the therapist as a role model to make positive changes or increase client self-disclosure

Answer to Question 2

Answer: It should
Serve a therapeutic purpose
Be short
Fit in smoothly with the thoughts being expressed by the client
Focus on the client, not the counselor
Provide immediate reactions to the client material, not charged personal information like a history of sexual abuse
Reflect caring and acceptance of the client