The Power of Authentic Self-Disclosure in AEDP

If you went to graduate school for psychology, clinical social work or mental health counseling, you were likely dissuaded from self-disclosing to your client in almost any circumstance. However, self-disclosure in therapy can be a powerful tool for building trust and deepening the therapeutic relationship, especially when working with individuals with profound distrust stemming from psychological trauma. Natasha Prenn, in her insightful works "I Second That Emotion" and "Mind the Gap," explores how self-disclosure can be effectively used in AEDP to foster emotional connection and healing.