Self-disclosure in therapy

Self-disclosure in therapy
A SelectSmart.com Flowchart by kristig
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This flowchart helps professionals determine if using self-disclosure as a therapeutic technique is appropriate.

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