Cognitive-Behavior Therapy: Annotated Bibliography

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Goldfried, M.R., Burckell, L.A., & Eubanks-Carter, C. (2003). Therapist self-disclosure in cognitive-behavior therapy. Journal of Clinical Psychology, Special Issue: In Session, 59(5), 555-568. Self-disclosure plays a significant role in the bond between therapist and client. It helps in facilitating positive changes in clients and aids positive outcomes of treatment. Self-disclosure enhances motivation and expectation. The authors of this article discuss how self-disclosure within the context of cognitive-behavior theories (CBT) uses reinforcement and modeling techniques to accurately self-disclose. These techniques have proven to be useful as therapeutic interventions. They discuss how research has shown that behavior change is directly related to its consequences. They argue that therapists should consider their own motivation to self-disclose and set boundaries. The therapists should never put their own needs above the client. They make sure to point out that self discourse alone cannot affect the outcome of treatment. Self-disclosure is effective only if it is used appropriately and only if it is used when it is necessary. The amount of information disclosed and when it is disclosed is also important. Therapists should draw a clear line with the amount of intimacy to include in their therapeutic disclosure to ensure that no inappropriate boundaries are crossed. The authors suggest two rules of thumb to follow when disclosing information which include: (a) “Why do I want to say what I am about to say” and (b) “What will be the likely impact of the client” (p. 567). Watson, J.C., & Gellar, S.M. (2005). The relation among the relationship conditions, working alliance, and outcome in both process-experiential and... ... middle of paper ... ...ikely to finish treatment. Works Cited Goldfried, M.R., Burckell, L.A., & Eubanks-Carter, C. (2003). Therapist self-disclosure in cognitive-behavior therapy. Journal of Clinical Psychology, Special Issue: In Session, 59(5), 555-568. Watson, J.C., & Gellar, S.M. (2005). The relation among the relationship conditions, working alliance, and outcome in both process-experiential and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. Psychotherapy Research 15(1-2), 25-33. Hughes, A., & Kendall, P. (2007). Prediction of cognitive behavior treatment outcome for children with anxiety disorders: Therapeutic relationships and homework compliance. Behavioral and Cognitive Psychotherapy 35, 487-494. Shrik, S., & McMakin, D. (2008). Alliance and outcome in cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescent depression. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology 37(3), 631-639.

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