ABSTRACT
Some practitioners and treatment programs have very strict rules regarding self-disclosure. Avoiding inappropriate relationships is, of course, the highest priority, and a cornerstone of every ethical code for counselors. That said, not all personal information that counselors share with clients violates the sanctity of the client-counselor relationship. Properly timed and appropriate self-disclosure can sometimes move a stuck client, especially when used by counselors who do not generally share anything personal.
