To Avoid Accusations of Unethical or Illegal Behavior, the Authors

question 1

Multiple Choice

To avoid accusations of unethical or illegal behavior, the authors suggested the following regarding counselor self-disclosure:

• A) Counselors should avoid self-disclosure as it crosses professional boundaries.
• B) Counselors may engage in self-disclosure as long as the disclosure benefits the client and not the counselor's personal needs.
• C) Counselors should only self-disclose personal information that clients can find on the Internet.
• D) Counselors should document all self-disclosures in clinical case notes.
• E) Counselors should consult with supervisors and attorneys before making self-disclosures in sessions.

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