Self-disclosure in psychotherapy / Barry A. Farber.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Farber, Barry A. (Barry Alan), 1947-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychotherapy.

Self-disclosure.

Psychotherapist and patient.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Guilford Press, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Drawing on empirical research as well as theory and clinical experience, Barry A. Farber provides a highly readable examination of self-disclosure by both therapists and patients. He explores when sharing personal experiences is beneficial and what kinds of disclosure may not be helpful; why either party may fail to reveal important information; and how to use what is disclosed (and what is omitted) to strengthen the therapeutic relationship and improve patient outcomes. He also discusses the reasons why disclosure in therapy is currently such a prominent issue. Rich with clinical materia

Contents:

The nature of self-disclosure

Clinical perspectives on patient self-disclosure

Research perspectives on patient disclosure

Patient disclosure : the outcome controversy

Multicultural perspectives on patient disclosure

Historical perspectives on therapist disclosure

Research perspectives on therapist self-disclosure

Clinical perspectives on therapist self-disclosure

Supervisee and supervisor disclosure.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-231) and index.

ISBN:

1-281-12328-5

9786611123284

1-59385-533-8

OCLC:

476106567