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Digital Seminar

Bringing Your Authentic Self to Work

The Ethics of Self-Disclosure

Faculty:
Kirsten Lind Seal, PhD, LMFT
Duration:
4 Hours 30 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Mar 21, 2024
Product Code:
NOS096349
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.


Description

Many therapists feel they must hide themselves from their clients in order to be effective. They wonder how they can “be real” with their clients to deepen the therapeutic relationship, while also holding clear boundaries needed for treatment to be effective. In this workshop, we’ll explore how therapists can be their authentic selves, both online and in person, while maintaining ethical standards that protect both you and your clients. You’ll discover: 

  • A model for how to show up authentically and use self-disclosure appropriately 
  • How to show up online as a therapist in a way that gets your message out ethically 
  • Crucial countertransference pitfalls with clients that can rupture the therapeutic alliance 

CPD

Planning Committee Disclosure - Relevant relationships

Mike Studer receives a speaking honorarium from SMARTFit. His relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company has been mitigated.

Dr. Danny Porcelli is an independent contractor presenter with RockTape USA. His relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company has been mitigated.

Katie Hootman receives a consulting fee from Faeth Therapeutics.  Her relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company has been mitigated.

 

Susann Varano receives a speaking fee from Urovant. Her relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company has been mitigated.

 

All other members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the remaining committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.




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Faculty

Kirsten Lind Seal, PhD, LMFT's Profile

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Kirsten Lind Seal, PhD, LMFT, is adjunct associate professor of MFT Ethics at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and ethics faculty in the doctoral program at Chaminade University in Honolulu. She presents regularly on ethical issues while maintaining a virtual private practice. She’s a long-time regular contributor to Relationship Reboot, a relationship segment on WCCO (CBS) TV’s Midmorning Show in the Twin Cities.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kirsten Lind Seal maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Chaminade University of Honolulu AND Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She receives a speaking honorarium from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kirsten Lind Seal is a member of the Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, a contributor/creator of segments on Mid-morning WCCO TV And of The New England Association For Family And Systemic Therapy.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

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Objectives

  1. Describe four main types of therapist self-disclosure. 
  2. Explain three reasons why boundary issues are an integral part of therapist self-disclosure via social media. 
  3. Explain how and why therapist self-disclosure can deepen the therapeutic relationship. 
  4. Identify three crucial countertransference pitfalls. 

 

Outline

  • The four main types of therapist self-disclosure (TSD). 
  • What are your tendencies of TSD orientation 
  • How to develop a usable plan for deciding on self-disclosure in sessions 
  • The three reasons why boundary issues are inherent in TSD via social media. 
  • Assess your own social media 
  • The benefits of self disclosure 
  • The three crucial countertransference pitfalls  
  • Understand common risks and benefits of countertransference 
  • Limitations of the research and potential risks 

Target Audience

  • Psychologist
  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Counsellors
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Addiction Counsellors
  • Social Workers

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