@article { , title = {Self-disclosure: the invaluable grey area.}, abstract = {Self-disclosure can be valuable in therapeutic relationships, though practitioners may feel apprehension around boundaries and worry what may be appropriate. This article asserts the importance of critical thinking around self-disclosure, emphasising that, whilst there is no clear ‘right and wrong’, what is necessary in professional practice is its carefully considered and purposeful use. Discussion using evidence and clinical examples is framed within a model that may be used to aid reflection on the use of self-disclosure within the therapeutic relationship. Self-disclosure is a grey area, though its use in mental health nursing can be invaluable.}, doi = {10.12968/bjmh.2019.0010}, eissn = {2052-496X}, issn = {2049-5919}, issue = {1}, journal = {British journal of mental health nursing}, note = {INFO COMPLETE (Now published, checked and updated 18/2/2020 LM, rec'd from contact 06.12.2019 GB) PERMISSION GRANTED (version = AAM; embargo = 6 months; licence = BY-NC; https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/page/authors/sharing ; 06.12.2019 GB) DOCUMENT READY (rec'd from contact 06.12.2019 GB) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Dan Warrender}, pages = {9-15}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {Mark Allen Healthcare}, url = {https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/804867}, volume = {9}, keyword = {Self-disclosure, Therapeutic use of self, Therapeutic relationships, Mental health nursing, Clinical supervision, Reflection}, year = {2020}, author = {Warrender, Dan} }