If you were to ask five different social workers about their thoughts on self-di

If you were to ask five different social workers about their thoughts on self-disclosure as a therapist or group leader, you might get 5 different answers. Have you fully developed your own professional stance on the topic?
Chapter 2 briefly reviews disclosing oneself and some of the benefits and pitfalls associated with self-disclosure in a group, but it is important to explore further. Some group leaders feel it is never okay to self-disclose, and some state it is okay in certain circumstances. Corey indicates that self-disclosure is both a skill and a process that group leaders need to learn.
Exploring Self-Disclosure in Groups
1) What does research say about self-disclosure as a therapist or group leader? Cite/support your information in APA format (minimum of 1-2 paragraphs) – 10 points
2) What are your personal thoughts, practices, or experiences with self-disclosure as a professional? Are those different or similar to your personal practices? (minimum of 2 paragraphs) – 10 points
3) What information or instruction as a group leader would you give to group members regarding self-disclosure within the group? Make sure to also consider some of the ethical impacts discussed in chapter 3 or in your research. Cite/support your information in APA format (minimum of 1-2 paragraphs) – 8 points