Date of Publication

2004

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling

Subject Categories

Academic Advising | Student Counseling and Personnel Services

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Counseling and Educational Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Rose Marie S. Clemeña

Defense Panel Chair

Barbara Wong Fernandez

Defense Panel Member

Jose Alberto S. Reyes
Nancy C. Rayos

Abstract/Summary

This study explores the counselors' and the clients' experience of counselors' self-disclosure. It also explores how the counselors view self-disclosure in the therapeutic process. It further explores the counselors' reasons for non-disclosing to their clients.

The participants selected through purposive sampling, consisted of 8 counselor-client pairs and 3 non-disclosing counselors from universities in Metro Manila. The age range of counselors and clients was 35-75 and 20-44, respectively. Data gathering was done through personal interviews by using interview-guide questionnaire.

The results showed that most of the counselors consider counselors' self-disclosure as revealing some personal experiences and sharing personal information . Most of the counselors in the study viewed counselors' disclosure as an effective tool in the counseling process, while a few viewed it as a source of transference and counter transference that makes the client more dependent. A unanimous reason given by non-disclosing counselors for not divulging to their clients is to enable them to use the resources. The counselors engaged in self-disclosure when they noticed that their clients were stagnant and needed support. Both the counselors and the clients experienced that the counselors' self-disclosure brought changes in their attitudes and behavior. The clients claimed that they felt accepted, trusted, honored and became more confident. It helped them to discover themselves and improve their relationships. However, some clients felt that the disclosures of their counselors were irrelevant and therefore did not benefit them. They expressed the view that they preferred their counselors to listen and to understand them. This indicates that self-disclosure should be appropriate, relevant and within a time frame.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG003709

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Self-disclosure; Counselor and client; Interpersonal communication

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