Barry is a group leader who feels compelled to disclose certain aspects of himself to the group. He is uncertain as to roots and motivation of his feelings. All are appropriate avenues for Barry except_________.
A) Finding a therapy group in which he himself can be a member
B) Taking a spontaneous risk; group leaders do, after all, encourage risk-taking
C) Disclosing the information as a possible way of modeling - on condition that the disclosure is relevant
D) Consulting with a supervisor or colleague

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While group leaders do encourage risk-taking, it is important that any disclosure is first thoughtfully considered and appropriate to the group's goals and objectives. Disclosing without understanding the roots and motivations of the feelings could harm the group's dynamic and disrupt the trust and cohesion within the group. All other options - finding a therapy group, modeling with relevant disclosure, and consulting with a supervisor or colleague - are appropriate avenues for Barry to explore.

Barry Is a Group Leader Who Feels Compelled to Disclose