Counselling Microskills: Self-Disclosing
Channel: Sandra Collins
Date: 2021-02-09

In this video we demonstrate the counselling microskill of self-disclosing, first by sharing immediate, in-the-moment reactions (e.g., counsellor emotions or thoughts) and then by sharing a short snippet of counsellor personal history and experience. The purposes of self-disclosing are to validate client experiences, to promote connection between counsellor and client, to enhance sharing of power, and to foster mutual empathy. You can view descriptions and video demonstrations for other microskills and techniques through my Counselling Microskills and Techniques playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkRzHU4Rjb00X5yz475ITmTzPepFhXEm.

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Sandra Collins, PhD
https://drsandracollins.com/

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