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Originally Posted by Mouse_62
Self disclosure would only have momentary advantage in the session. Hearing others may have a shared experience doesnt effect internal change.
Only taking about ourselves and having that analysed has that effect.
So I don't see any therapeutic reason for self disclosure.
It may make the client feel special which the fantasy for self disclosure is driven by or it can be a hook for their codependency. Thsts why many skilled therapists don't.
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I disagree of course. Knowing that t had the experience that felt as unbearable and as shameful as mine really helped me beieve he would not judge me or see me as disgusting. Sure he makes me feel special too but that is sort of a bonus, not the reason it makes it easier to talk.
My long term t as as skilled a t as you are going to find o. The US and he practiced a certain amount of self disclosure too. Not everyone wants or works well with a blank slate t.