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Advice Pool - Self-Disclosure: Underpinnings and Applications
Are you a very important person? Sure you are. The reason for this answer is the same to almost everyone in this planet: we like talking about ourselves, we enjoy being listened, we praise our achievements, and we are very much into introspection. Although we are ultimately social beings, most humans are both consciously and subconsciously determined to improve themselves, and to derive meaning to their existence. In this context, we are faced
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
with the everyday challenge of balancing our own needs for fulfilment and recognition with the need to co-relate with others, to promote altruism and to help the people in need. This paradox takes the central stage in the counselling profession – understanding it provides the foundation to apply this article’s key concept: self-disclosure.
Human Behaviour and Effective Counselling
It is undeniable that many people are more interested
Human Behaviour and Effective Counselling
It is undeniable that many people are more interested
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
in themselves than things around the world. People like to talk about themselves (thus listening is such an important part in interpersonal communication), to listen to topics which have relevance to their lives, to participate in groups which could derive benefit for them, and to be part of a system which values them. It is that basic need for belonging that drives people to behave that way.
We also strongly defend our opinions and perspecti
We also strongly defend our opinions and perspecti
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
ves. We like to make sure that once we believe in something, we are able to reasonably explain the reason, and possibly prove to the other person that we are correct in our assumptions. Think about it: who likes to be incorrect? So when we talk about ourselves or about issues which are pertinent to our lives, we like to explain each aspect of that topic and by doing so, validate our opinion or experience. Self-denial occurs when we give up tha
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
right in order to focus the attention to someone else’s problem, issue or situation. The capacity for self-denial is one of the most important characteristics of a good counsellor.
Curiosity, comfort with conversation, empathy and understanding play a major role in creating a safe environment which allows a client’s emotional expression. Emotional insightfulness, introspection, tolerance of intimacy and comfort with power are characteristics
Curiosity, comfort with conversation, empathy and understanding play a major role in creating a safe environment which allows a client’s emotional expression. Emotional insightfulness, introspection, tolerance of intimacy and comfort with power are characteristics
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
which help the counsellor maintain a clear perspective of the situation and at the same time, not prejudice the relationship by being judgemental or condescending. Energy, flexibility and self-awareness facilitate the counsellor’s drive and focus in the relationship’s objectives and outcomes.
The Word: Self-Disclosure
We’ve briefly discussed some of the underpinnings of human behaviour and the characteristics which define an effectiv
The Word: Self-Disclosure
We’ve briefly discussed some of the underpinnings of human behaviour and the characteristics which define an effectiv
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
counsellor. The importance of understanding such concepts is that in many occasions, self-disclosure requires counsellors to act in a paradoxical manner – that is, communicate a common message in a tailored way, with a different objective, and an external focus. Self-disclosure can be a challenging technique because it defies our natural ‘self-centred’ dialogue.
Self-Disclosure is defined as “a conscious, intentional technique in which clini
Self-Disclosure is defined as “a conscious, intentional technique in which clini
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
cians share information about their lives outside the counseling relationship” (Simone, McCarthy, & Skay, 1998, p.174). The role of this process is to “facilitate client disclosure through modeling and the establishment of trust” (the dyadic effect; Jourard, 1968). In other words, the counsellor discloses information about him/herself in order to establish a connection with the client, thus creating rapport, trust and improving interpersonal
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
ommunication.
Self-disclosure is a useful strategy used by the majority of counsellors, regardless of theoretical orientation. In many instances this process is almost a requirement to obtain valuable information from a client in order to help them see through a situation. It is often perceived as an ethical and valuable technique.
A Two-Edged Sword
Self-disclosure can be as helpful as it can be damaging if not properly conducted. Wh
Self-disclosure is a useful strategy used by the majority of counsellors, regardless of theoretical orientation. In many instances this process is almost a requirement to obtain valuable information from a client in order to help them see through a situation. It is often perceived as an ethical and valuable technique.
A Two-Edged Sword
Self-disclosure can be as helpful as it can be damaging if not properly conducted. Wh
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
y? Primarily because the act of self-disclosure exposes the counsellor and it could undermine the balance of power in the relationship with a client. If the client sees vulnerability in the counsellor, the trust could fall apart. At the same time, this vulnerability could improve the relationship between the two entities by creating more intimacy as the client ‘sees’ the counsellor in the ‘same level’ of him or her. Therefore, the outcomes of
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
sing self-disclosure as a strategy to build trust and rapport will depend on the counsellor’s actions and how those actions will reflect from the client’s perspective (based on the client’s personality variables). It is important for counselling professionals to observe these issues and adjust their approach accordingly.
The benefits or advantages or self-disclosure include: helping the client to not feel alone, decreasing client anxiety, i
The benefits or advantages or self-disclosure include: helping the client to not feel alone, decreasing client anxiety, i
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
mproving the client’s awareness to different viewpoints, increasing counsellor genuineness (and are not free of problems), and so forth. Some disadvantages of applying self-disclosure include: moving focus from the client, taking too much counselling time (and thus reducing client disclosure), creating role confusion (who is helping who?), possibly trivialising the client’s issue by implying everyone goes through it, and interfering with trans
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
erence.
Guidelines for Use of Self-Disclosure
According to Gladding (2006) there are some guidelines which can help counsellors to effectively implement self-disclosure strategies. Such guidelines are basically communication skills which can be used to avoid common pitfalls of this process, such as losing rapport or focus in the situation.
Primarily, the counsellor should be direct, brief, focused and relevant. This will ensure that
Guidelines for Use of Self-Disclosure
According to Gladding (2006) there are some guidelines which can help counsellors to effectively implement self-disclosure strategies. Such guidelines are basically communication skills which can be used to avoid common pitfalls of this process, such as losing rapport or focus in the situation.
Primarily, the counsellor should be direct, brief, focused and relevant. This will ensure that
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
the self-disclosure process does not lead to time wastage and loss of focus in the client’s situation. Self-disclosure should also not be used frequently (more self-disclosure is not necessarily better) and should not add to the client’s problems and negative outcomes in a situation.
In essence, the purpose of self-disclosure should be clear to both counsellor and client and the process should only be used after considering other options, env
In essence, the purpose of self-disclosure should be clear to both counsellor and client and the process should only be used after considering other options, env
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
saging that there is a risk of miscommunication and an effect on the balance of power. But as stated before: if used in an effective manner, self-disclosure can be a useful strategy and a common process in the counselling setting.
Case Study: A Briefing of the Technique
A young man wishes to move out of his family home and seeks a counsellor for help. The young man is very distressed by the possible change and the effect that it could
Case Study: A Briefing of the Technique
A young man wishes to move out of his family home and seeks a counsellor for help. The young man is very distressed by the possible change and the effect that it could
t?
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
have in his parents and his own life. In the counselling setting, he briefly describes his motives for moving out; however, he attests that he does not want to cause emotional strife to his parents. In that context, he asks the counsellor to help him come up with a way to tell his parents without hurting them. A solution to that situation would relieve the young man from his personal anxiety.
The counsellor and the client explored all availa
The counsellor and the client explored all availa
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
le options and at the end of the counselling session, the young man is still very emotionally affected by his decision and its possible outcomes. At that point, self-disclosure was used as a strategy to help the client move into a positive frame of reference. The counsellor disclosed that her son left the family only last year, and even though it was a very emotional situation for the family, they understood his decision and moved forward. Now
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
adays they regularly meet and have a very positive relationship. At the end of the counselling relationship, the client felt comfortable with the knowledge that a similar situation had ended with a positive outcome, and was able to move forward with his decision without distress.
This example showed the effective use of self-disclosure and how this technique can be beneficial to clients. It was observable that in that scenario, the following
This example showed the effective use of self-disclosure and how this technique can be beneficial to clients. It was observable that in that scenario, the following
.
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
enefits were achieved: helping the client to not feel alone, decreasing client anxiety and increasing counsellor genuineness.
References
Gladding, S.T. (2006). Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
Jourard, S.M. (1968). Disclosing Man to Himself. Princeton, NJ: D. Van Nostrand.
Simone, D. H., McCarthy, P., & Skay, C. (1998). An investigation of client and counselor variables that
References
Gladding, S.T. (2006). Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
Jourard, S.M. (1968). Disclosing Man to Himself. Princeton, NJ: D. Van Nostrand.
Simone, D. H., McCarthy, P., & Skay, C. (1998). An investigation of client and counselor variables that
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
influence likelihood of counselor self-disclosure. Journal of Counseling and Development. 76: 174-182.
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