Self –disclosure, according to Ivey, Bradford Ivey, & Zalaquette (2016), is when a counselor shares his or her own past personal experiences, here –and-now observations or feelings towards the client or opinions about the future. Although, this is a controversial topic in counseling, (Ivey, Bradford Ivey, & Zalaquette 2016), this microskill has some benefits that promote healing to the client.
As a future counselor, I know there will be a time in my profession when I may be counseling a middle age woman whom has experienced domestic violence, with her husband of 15 years, and as a child with her father. My background with this type of mental and emotional pain has allowed me to become very understanding and empathizing due to my expertise.
As a future counselor, I know there will be a time in my profession when I may be counseling a middle age woman whom has experienced domestic violence, with her husband of 15 years, and as a child with her father. My background with this type of mental and emotional pain has allowed me to become very understanding and empathizing due to my expertise.