European American Therapist Self-Disclosure in Cross-Cultural Counseling

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Title: European American Therapist Self-Disclosure in Cross-Cultural Counseling
Language: English
Authors: Burkard, Alan W., Knox, Sarah, Groen, Michael
Source: Journal of Counseling Psychology. Jan 2006 53(1):15-25.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2006
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Client Relationship, Racial Attitudes, Racial Bias, Anglo Americans, Counselors, Cultural Differences, Self Disclosure (Individuals)
ISSN: 0022-0167
Abstract: Eleven European American psychotherapists' use of self-disclosure in cross-cultural counseling was studied using consensual qualitative research. As reasons for self-disclosing, therapists reported the intent to enhance the counseling relationship, acknowledge the role of racism/oppression in clients' lives, and acknowledge their own racist/oppressive attitudes. Results indicated that therapists typically shared their reactions to clients' experiences of racism or oppression and that these self-disclosures typically had positive effects in therapy, often improving the counseling relationship by helping clients feel understood and enabling clients to advance to other important issues.
Abstractor: Author
Entry Date: 2006
Access URL: https://content.apa.org/journals/cou/53/1
Accession Number: EJ734385
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Eleven European American psychotherapists' use of self-disclosure in cross-cultural counseling was studied using consensual qualitative research. As reasons for self-disclosing, therapists reported the intent to enhance the counseling relationship, acknowledge the role of racism/oppression in clients' lives, and acknowledge their own racist/oppressive attitudes. Results indicated that therapists typically shared their reactions to clients' experiences of racism or oppression and that these self-disclosures typically had positive effects in therapy, often improving the counseling relationship by helping clients feel understood and enabling clients to advance to other important issues.
ISSN:0022-0167