IS SELF-DISCLOSURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA OK?
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| Title: | IS SELF-DISCLOSURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA OK? |
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| Authors: | BROWN, SALLY |
| Source: | Therapy Today. Jul/Aug2026, Vol. 37 Issue 6, p46-49. 4p. 2 Diagrams. |
| Subjects: | Social media, Communication ethics, Medical office management, Privacy, Ethical problems, Psychoeducation, Marketing, Information resources, Client relations, Commitment (Psychology), Social support, Self-disclosure, Self-perception, Medical ethics |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the ethical considerations and professional dilemmas therapists face when using social media to promote their private practice, particularly regarding self-disclosure. It explains that while sharing personal information can enhance client trust and reduce stigma, therapists must carefully balance marketing benefits with ethical responsibilities outlined in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework, including client welfare, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. The article highlights risks such as unintended audience reach, dual relationships, and impacts on client perceptions, especially for marginalized groups, and recommends thoughtful, limited disclosures aligned with therapeutic values, regular content review, and clear digital policies. It also emphasizes that social media is not a guaranteed client source and suggests complementary offline networking strategies. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on the ethical considerations and professional dilemmas therapists face when using social media to promote their private practice, particularly regarding self-disclosure. It explains that while sharing personal information can enhance client trust and reduce stigma, therapists must carefully balance marketing benefits with ethical responsibilities outlined in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework, including client welfare, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. The article highlights risks such as unintended audience reach, dual relationships, and impacts on client perceptions, especially for marginalized groups, and recommends thoughtful, limited disclosures aligned with therapeutic values, regular content review, and clear digital policies. It also emphasizes that social media is not a guaranteed client source and suggests complementary offline networking strategies. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 17487846 |
