The Ethics Curriculum
Self Disclosure and Connectedness
a new paradigm
Program Description
Dr. Richard Geist is interested in the clinical possibilities offered by the concept of connectedness. Therapists can use connection as a central organizing principle in the way we listen, interpret, make interventions, and experience our patients. Connectedness is bidirectional. With bidirectionality, therapists experience and empathizes with the patient, while the patient also experiences and empathizes with the therapist. This has opened up the subject of self-disclosure. In this new paradigm, the therapist’s “deliberate” self-disclosure often enhances our therapeutic effectiveness.
Learning Objectives
Recognize the importance of self disclosure in enhancing the therapeutic relationship.
Be able to distinguish when self disclosure is inappropiate or not indicated.
Learn how to handle the criticism of patients and when to acknowledge errors.
Interviews
Self-Disclosure and Connectedness - Richard Geist
Dr. Richard Geist is interested in the clinical possibilities offered by the concept of connectedness. Therapists can use connection as a central organizing principle in the way we listen, interpret, make interventions, and experience our patients. Connectedness is bidirectional. With bidirectionality, therapists experience and empathizes with the patient, while the patient also experiences and empathizes with the therapist. This has opened up the subject of self-disclosure. In this new paradigm, the therapist’s “deliberate” self-disclosure often enhances our therapeutic effectiveness.
“The speakers did a great job. I love the flexibility of listening at my leisure.”
... Christine S.
LCSW