To Avoid Accusations of Unethical or Illegal Behavior, the Authors

To avoid accusations of unethical or illegal behavior, the authors suggested the following regarding counselor self-disclosure:

A) Counselors should avoid self-disclosure as it crosses professional boundaries.
B) Counselors may engage in self-disclosure as long as the disclosure benefits the client and not the counselor's personal needs.
C) Counselors should only self-disclose personal information that clients can find on the Internet.
D) Counselors should document all self-disclosures in clinical case notes.
E) Counselors should consult with supervisors and attorneys before making self-disclosures in sessions.