ABSTRACT
Self-disclosure is a highly debated topic in the mental health profession. Research has provided evidence to support both positive and negative impacts on the counseling process. In the case of marital status, does the therapist have an obligation to disclose to clients that they are or have been divorced? Why would marital status be any different than disclosing a religious or sexual preference? If disclosure is utilized to benefit the client in some way, is it always beneficial to share marital status with a client? This chapter shares feelings around disclosure and experiences encountered when a divorce is disclosed or when it is "found out" through the grapevine.
