Self-Disclosure: Supportive, Safe and Successful

Self-disclosure is one of the most powerful and valuable tools for the peer support specialist. As important as this topic is, there is much confusion in defining it, using it and modeling it. This webinar looks at all aspects of self-disclosure from definition, purpose, roles, boundaries and some basic do’s and don’ts. This webinar will explore the difference between storytelling and the sharing mutuality of self-disclosure. Learning Objectives: - Define self-disclosure and its overall and specific purposes. - Identify the purpose of self-disclosure and how it may dictate what we say and how we say it. - Describe how our role (friend, peer support specialist, family member, etc.) can impact self-disclosure