Problem
Have you ever heard of the acronym, WAIT, when learning how to manage self-disclosure in the therapy room? The acronym stands for, "why am I telling," and it is for clinicians to increase their self-awareness when about to self-disclose personal information. While I find this technique to be useful, there are some shortcomings. One struggle that I have had is that most clients ask personal questions with little warning. This makes it hard to reflect and assess before coming up with a response. Please check out this article and share your thoughts on how you might manage situations involving your clients and their interest in your personal life.