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Title: IS SELF-DISCLOSURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA OK?
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]
Copyright of Therapy Today is the property of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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  Data: 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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  Data: <i>Copyright of Therapy Today is the property of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract.</i> (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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