Therapeutic Use of Self: Theoretical and Evidence-Based Considerations for Clinical Practice and Supervision

Abstract

This article examines therapeutic use of self in light of theoretical considerations and recent empirical findings. Two different sets of behaviors are distinguished: transparency and self-disclosure. The article examines how the supervisor can promote supervisees’ understanding of and engagement in therapeutic use of self as well as how the supervisor can use herself or himself to enhance the supervisory alliance and model appropriate use of self with clients. Case examples illustrate the ethical, theoretical, and evidence-based considerations that should guide use of self in practice and supervision.

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