( HS Lind-Seal 150500 2025) Bringing Your Authentic Self to Work
Tracking # 20-1339434
Course overview
These days, many therapists are wondering how they can be real with their clients to deepen the therapeutic relationship, while also holding clear boundaries and navigating countertransference with the utmost care. It feels like a conundrum given that most of us were trained to believe that we must hide ourselves from clients in order to be effective. In this workshop, well explore how therapists can be their authentic selves, both online and in person, while maintaining ethical standards that protect both you and your clients. Youll discover A model for how to show up authentically and use self disclosure appropriately How to show up online as a therapist in a way that gets your message out ethically Crucial countertransference pitfalls with clients that can rupture the therapeutic alliance
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Kirsten Lind Seal maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Chaminade University of Honolulu and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She receives a speaking honorarium from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kirsten Lind Seal is a member of the Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, a contributor/creator of segments on Mid-morning WCCO TV And of The New England Association For Family And Systemic Therapy.