ACT in the Pub (Melbourne): Therapist Self-Disclosure in ACT with Julia Nicholls

Over the years, therapist self-disclosure has been a hotly contested topic across different therapeutic modalities. In ACT however, therapist self-disclosure plays a central role in the intervention. Despite numerous ACT textbooks advocating for the use of therapist self-disclosure, the ACT scientific literature has been remarkably quiet on the topic. In this talk, Dr Nicholls will cover the current state of affairs with regard to what the general therapeutic literature says on therapist self-disclosure. She will then talk about why therapist self-disclosure is used in ACT and the potential benefits to your clients. Through applied examples, Julia will demonstrate different ways ACT practitioners can thoughtfully use therapist self-disclosure in your practice. She will also highlight what you need to hold in mind before you decide that now is the time to disclose.

After the talk, attendees are welcomed to stay on at the venue and eat dinner together, and to make…