This Jungian Life Podcast Therapist Disclosures: Withholding or Overloading?
Mar 26, 2020
The discussion dives into the age-old debate of therapist self-disclosure versus maintaining professional distance. It contrasts Freud's detached approach with Jung's emphasis on relational dynamics and human interaction. Anecdotes highlight how sharing personal experiences can foster connection but risk blurring boundaries. The role of dreams in therapy is also explored, revealing insights into vulnerability and attachment. Lastly, the impact of archetypes on the psyche and their reflection in therapy adds another layer to the intriguing complexity of the therapeutic process.
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Client-Centered Therapy
- Consider what truly serves the client's growth in therapy.
- Maintain an authentic and human stance with the client.
Defining Self-Disclosure
- Self-disclosure in therapy means sharing personal information with patients. Therapists' actions and words always disclose something, even a refusal to answer.
Disclosing Location
- Deborah Stewart had an anxious client who needed to know her location when she was away. Disclosing this information helped the client manage their anxiety.