Self-Disclosure in Psychotherapy and Recovery

Gary G. Forrest

• Publisher: Jason Aronson, Inc.
• Year: 2009
• eBook ISBN: 9780765707284
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Psychotherapy
• Index: Psychology

Self-Disclosure in Psychotherapy and Recovery includes a unique mosaic of theoretical and practical clinical information, rich case studies, research findings, and a wealth of evidence-based practice guidelines related to therapist and client self-disclosure in the psychotherapeutic encounter. Experienced clinicians, neophyte therapists, and counselors in training will find this book provides a wealth of insight and useful information that will significantly benefit their therapeutic work. Gary G. Forrest elucidates a diversity of self-disclosure topics that pertain to a wide range of issues impacting every facet of the process and outcome of psychotherapy relationships. Self-Disclosure in Psychotherapy and Recovery represents a seminal contribution to the counseling and psychotherapy literature specific to chemical dependency counseling, addictions-focused therapy, and the self-help based recovery model. This book will be an essential resource for individuals pursuing graduate training and advanced education or supervision in the various behavioral health professions.

Table of contents

• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter One Introduction
• Chapter Two Self-Disclosure in Counseling and Psychotherapy
• Chapter Three Therapist Theoretical-Orientation and Self-Disclosure in Psychotherapy
• Chapter Four The Effects of Therapist and Client Self-Disclosure in Psychotherapy
• Chapter Five Ethics and Therapist Self-Disclosure in Psychotherapy
• Chapter Six Self-Disclosure, Addiction, and the Recovery Process
• Chapter Seven Therapist and Client Self-Disclosure in Chemical Dependency Counseling
• Chapter Eight Client and Therapist Perspectives on Self-Disclosure and Recovery
• Bibliography
• About the Author