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Transparency
Transparency and therapy can be tricky to understand. There are many therapists who do not say anything aloud about their identity. Historically, the pioneers of therapists were very strict about not answering personal questions, and wanting to be a tabula rasa, or blank slate for clients to project upon. As therapy has evolved over time, many theories of therapy have become more flexible when it comes to being transparent. Social Constructivist thought indicates that being truly neutral is impossible. That it is better to be self-aware, and work through any bias's that arise as a therapist. The therapists who adopt this philosophy are considered postmodern. Postmodern therapists may also share snippets of who they are in therapy, for the purpose of supporting the client. Sometimes, lived experience creates an understanding in a way that knowledge and compassion can't replace. Another reason to be transparent and share about ...
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