Self-Disclosure: Client, Counselor, or Both?
Self-disclosure, a pivotal aspect of communication, encompasses the sharing of personal information, particularly prevalent in counseling sessions where clients predominantly disclose. While tradition often dictates counselor restraint from self-disclosure to maintain focus on the client, contemporary perspectives suggest that judicious sharing can enhance the therapeutic alliance, provided it serves the client’s interests and is kept concise, thus fostering a balanced and constructive counseling dynamic.
