In my tenure within the field of Social Work the pendulum viewpoint on self-disclosure has swayed from agency to agency and throughout the years.

Self-disclosure: Never?  Sometimes? When? How?

It all seems so gray when navigating client benefit vs risk, along with our own internal needs. As a social work professional in long term recovery, I have witnessed harmful self-disclosure and I have also seen the beautiful space for change it can cultivate.  We will explore the when, how and why of self-disclosure and navigate the power of using our own stories in creating connections and space for therapeutic change.