This flowchart helps professionals determine if using self-disclosure as a therapeutic technique is appropriate.
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Is the purpose of self-disclosure to meet my client's needs?
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YES
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Will self-disclosure at this point distract from the work we're doing?
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NO
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Can I remain professional while disclosing?
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YES
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Does my client want to engage in self-disclosure?
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YES
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Is my client ready for self-disclosure?
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NO
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YES
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YES
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NO
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Don't disclose at this point.
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Don't disclose at this point.
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Have I disclosed a lot already with this client?
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Don't disclose at this point.
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NO
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YES
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Is this self-disclosure potentially so beneficial that I need to disclose once again with this client?
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YES
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Do I have a plan for how I will return focus immediately to the client after self-disclosing?
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YES
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Have I considered my history with this client and the appropriateness of this particular disclosure?
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YES
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Don't disclose at this point.
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YES
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Do I feel that I should ask my supervisor for feedback about using self-disclosure at this point?
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NO
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Self-disclosure might be appropriate for this situation.
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Self-disclosure in therapy
