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 | #OTalk @OTalk_ Evening all! It’s that time again. Tonight’s #OTalk topic is about self Disclosure with @soleinj_ https://t.co/JDy55eIyL9 |
 | Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT RT @alisonfwarren: Looking forward to #otalk with @soleinj_ thought provoking topic @PIELRes |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ So who is out there this evening? #OTalk this @OT_rach on the support account tonight. https://t.co/YhuyV0Qpce |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Before we kick off, a little bit of house keeping before we start. Please remember your professional codes of conduct still apply online #OTalk https://t.co/MNlNHpKadJ |
 | Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @OTalk_: Evening all! It’s that time again. Tonight’s #OTalk topic is about self Disclosure with @soleinj_ https://t.co/JDy55eIyL9 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Please consider confidentiality when posting & be respectful of your peers. Any tweets with the #OTalk tag will be added to the transcript. https://t.co/hOJBJjjL0W |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Dont forget to include the #OTalk hashtag in all your tweets so everyone can see what you have to say & chat with you. https://t.co/ZipTl9oaMf |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ If there are any newbies or lurkers out there give me a shout if you get stuck or lost along the way! #OTalk https://t.co/imtp6YeYNb |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @OTalk_: Dont forget to include the #OTalk hashtag in all your tweets so everyone can see what you have to say & chat with you. https://… |
 | Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @OTalk_: Almost time #Otalk https://t.co/xL6RLvOo78 |
 | OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni Joining in from Plymouth ready for #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ Question 1. What do you consider to be “therapist self-disclosure with a patient/client”? @OTalk_ #OTalk |
 | Rachael @RachaelD_OT Evening all 👋🏻 Looking forward to tonight’s #OTalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan Me @KatrinaBannigan #otalk |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT Joining the #OTalk tonight for an interesting topic |
 | Emmi D @Emmi88OT @OTalk_ I am around #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ With the #OTalk housekeeping out of the way it’s over to @soleinj_ with the 1st question. |
 | melanie faulkner @melf74 Hi. Lurker here!!!! #otalk |
 | Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @KatrinaBannigan I am dipping in feeling ready for bed! #otalk |
 | Jenny Wright @jwrightot Hoping to keep up with tonight’s discussion on a very interesting topic! #OTalk #selfdisclosure |
 | Dr Alison Warren @alisonfwarren Sharing any information about, your family or friends. Possibly health related #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @HoneysuckleOt Yes and put #Otalk in all your tweets so others see then. |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @alisonfwarren: Looking forward to #otalk with @soleinj_ thought provoking topic @PIELRes |
 | Holleigh Bryan 💚🏴 @HolleighLouise I’m here! #OTalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @soleinj_: I am hosting @OTalk_ tonight at 8pm to discuss the topic of therapist self-disclosure & being personal with clients in our pr… |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 1 #OTalk |
 | Julie-Anne Lowe @julieannelowe1 @OTalk_ @soleinj_ Evening #OTalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I consider Therapist self-disclosure to be discussing anything about yourself/your life with patients #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I consider Therapist self-disclosure to be discussing anything about yourself/your life with patients #OTa… |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Really interesting as different roles I would almost see they are different #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @OTalk_ @OTalk_ Question 1: everything personal I suppose #OTalk |
 | Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Anything that you share about your private/personal life with service users, from talking about family to your own health experiences etc. #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @OTalk_: Question 1 #OTalk https://t.co/shNq3rdqIF |
 | Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch It's been a while but I'm here! Band 5 rotational OT currently working in acute mental health. #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ What are your thoughts on this definition: “revealing information about yourself outside of the therapeutic encounter such as personal insights, coping strategies, emotional struggles, own health issues, life circumstances, values or beliefs, past experiences?” #OTalk |
 | deb_OT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I'd say it's about sharing (selective) elements of your life with your clients, as an example of a behaviour or as a bare minimum to demonstrate that you're human too! #OTalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @caralawrence @soleinj_ @OTalk_ In what way do you see self disclosure as being different in different roles? Really interested by this idea! #OTalk |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Using yourself and your own experience as an individual as a resource #OTalk |
 | Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT Hello folks! #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @soleinj_: @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ What are your thoughts on this definition: “revealing information about yourself outside of the therap… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @soleinj_: @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ What are your thoughts on this definition: “revealing information about yourself outside of the therap… |
 | Angelyn Easton @AngelynJEaston @caralawrence @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Should person opinions be included in that? #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @OTalk_ so revealing things outside of your professional role? what sort of topics would you disclose Nicky? #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @dmay_ot: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I'd say it's about sharing (selective) elements of your life with your clients, as an example of a behaviour… |
 | Jade @JadeH_OT @OTalk_ Hi everyone! Lurking tonight! ☺️ #OTalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ I think the revealing is helpful @OTPlymouthUni #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @dmay_ot: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I'd say it's about sharing (selective) elements of your life with your clients, as an example of a behaviour… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ I would agree this definition. You summed it up perfectly. #otalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ I wonder why it specifies outside of the therapeutic encounter? 🤔 can you not self-disclose within your therapeutic encounter with a patient? #OTalk #morequestionsthananswersfromme |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ Are there risks that sharing your values may be seen as judgmental if this differ significantly from your client's? #otalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I think that covers a great amount of it, but I also think that this might not necessarily by 'outside' of the therapeutic encounter - it can be part of it #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @dmay_ot @OTalk_ great thought! I find sometimes there is a real opportunity to build a connection with a client by revealing a bit of your personality #OTalk |
| Julie-Anne Lowe @julieannelowe1 @soleinj_ @OTalk_ And there is me straight on the naught step form the get go 🙄#OTalk .. sorry , it’s been a while |
 | Lynsey Stocks @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Self disclosure or therapeutic use of self is using your personality and appropriate sharing of values and information to help with building the therapeutic relationship. It can be a good wY of role modelling, skills building and building empathy #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ I wonder why it specifies outside of the therapeutic encounter? 🤔 can you not self-disclose… |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I think the last part of this is spot on! Letting patients know you’re human too is often so key, in my opinion! #OTalk |
| Julie-Anne Lowe @julieannelowe1 #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @jwrightot @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ When there is #selfdisclosure it is because you think it would enhance the therapeutic relationship #OTalk |
| Holleigh Bryan 💚🏴 @HolleighLouise RT @soleinj_: @dmay_ot @OTalk_ great thought! I find sometimes there is a real opportunity to build a connection with a client by revealing… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @jwrightot @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ i think this is referring to information outside of the professional relationship but valid point!! #OTalk |
| Rachael @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I guess we inadvertently self-disclose by wearing items of jewellery such as wedding bands. It’s not just necessarily about what we purposefully disclose... #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @soleinj_: @dmay_ot @OTalk_ great thought! I find sometimes there is a real opportunity to build a connection with a client by revealing… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @jwrightot: @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I think the last part of this is spot on! Letting patients know you’re human too is often so key,… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @HoneysuckleOt: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Self disclosure or therapeutic use of self is using your personality and appropriate sharing of values… |
| Holleigh Bryan 💚🏴 @HolleighLouise RT @jwrightot: @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I think the last part of this is spot on! Letting patients know you’re human too is often so key,… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @dmay_ot @OTalk_ I think for me- sometimes I might as well reveal to my clients that I am on Tedx talks (if they are interested in watching those). #otalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Very good point #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @HoneysuckleOt: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Self disclosure or therapeutic use of self is using your personality and appropriate sharing of values… |
| Holleigh Bryan 💚🏴 @HolleighLouise RT @Emmi88OT: @jwrightot @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ When there is #selfdisclosure it is because you think it would enhance the therap… |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ I’d agree, and I’d say therefore surely its within your therapeutic encounter as it’s more than likely within a treatment session/assessment? #OTalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @soleinj_: @dmay_ot @OTalk_ great thought! I find sometimes there is a real opportunity to build a connection with a client by revealing… |
 | Sophie Deakin @SophieD0T It can be about sharing aspects of your life that are relevant to your clients' experiences. Could be interpreted as part of therapeutic use of self #OTalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @BillWongOT: @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ I would agree this definition. You summed it up perfectly. #otalk |
| OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni like the mention of boundaries here #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ I think it depends on the situation. We have to use our judgment and reading of social cues to find out. #otalk |
| Holleigh Bryan 💚🏴 @HolleighLouise @Emmi88OT @jwrightot @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ This is a really good point. Like anything we need to clinically reason our self disclosure #otalk |
 | Alexis @8alexisjoelle It’s an interesting question as in order to build trust, we must be relatable in some fashion #Otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HoneysuckleOt: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Self disclosure or therapeutic use of self is using your personality and appropriate sharing of values… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @BillWongOT: @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ I would agree this definition. You summed it up perfectly. #otalk |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @jwrightot @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Definitely important for them to know you are human #otalk I have found fatigue management is something I do a lot. This can be a fine line of saying I would find this tiring and not patronising fatigue as being the same as tired as it’s not! |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @caralawrence @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Ah I see! Definitely different pressures/time scales make the amount of/use of self-disclosure very different #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @RachaelD_OT: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I guess we inadvertently self-disclose by wearing items of jewellery such as wedding bands. It’s not jus… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Although for me... I do hear that sometimes disclosing a diagnosis you have in a clinical setting might be deemed unprofessional. #otalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I never wear my wedding band for #otalk @PIELRes @OTPlymouthUni |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @RachaelD_OT @OTalk_ great point Rachael! will come back to this later!! #OTalk |
| OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni RT @HoneysuckleOt: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Self disclosure or therapeutic use of self is using your personality and appropriate sharing of values… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @jwrightot: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ I’d agree, and I’d say therefore surely its within your therapeutic encounter as… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @HolleighLouise: @Emmi88OT @jwrightot @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ This is a really good point. Like anything we need to clinically… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ okay question number 2! What leads you to share personal experiences with patients/clients? Do you disclose to patients/clients often? #OTalk @OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @Emmi88OT: @jwrightot @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ When there is #selfdisclosure it is because you think it would enhance the therap… |
| OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni RT @jwrightot: @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I think the last part of this is spot on! Letting patients know you’re human too is often so key,… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @HolleighLouise: @Emmi88OT @jwrightot @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ This is a really good point. Like anything we need to clinically… |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Reading social cues is definitely important when disclosing information about yourself to ensure that it is appropriate/warranted. We also need to judge how much we are comfortable sharing and people knowing. Professional boundaries are still needed #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @caralawrence: @jwrightot @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Definitely important for them to know you are human #otalk I have found fatigue man… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk If it is travel experiences, for sure... especially when I hear what the patients used to do. But in terms of autism, I have to watch the context and what is happening during the treatment. #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @BethanyChitty: @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Reading social cues is definitely important when disclosing information about you… |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ I have also had to think about self disclosure especially around mental health issues in @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes #otalk |
 | Emma Barclay @emlouisebaker Lurking! #OTalk |
| Dr Alison Warren @alisonfwarren @soleinj_ @otalk I find it helps build rapport and can demonstrate empathy #otalk |
 | Carolyn is an OT @CeeCeeOT RT @HoneysuckleOt: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Self disclosure or therapeutic use of self is using your personality and appropriate sharing of values… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @BethanyChitty @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Completely agree. We need to be mindful when sharing and keep professional boundaries #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle When it validates their feelings and experiences as well as need to build trust when there may be broken thoughts around that in the context #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @NickyP_OT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ Sometimes that is hard where you are not the regular therapist and you have to treat the patient that day. #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @alisonfwarren: @soleinj_ @otalk I find it helps build rapport and can demonstrate empathy #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Emmi88OT: @BethanyChitty @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Completely agree. We need to be mindful when sharing and keep professio… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle knowing our limits is important #OTalk |
| Carolyn is an OT @CeeCeeOT RT @BethanyChitty: @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Reading social cues is definitely important when disclosing information about you… |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes Word education missed! @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes #otalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @soleinj_ @otalk I work currently in a dementia assessment and treatment unit. At present I would say I self-disclose quite frequently to start of reminiscences etc and build a rapport. I do so now very differently to my previous role which was forensics. #otalk |
 | Katie Morgan @kjmorgan14 @soleinj_ @OTalk_ #OTalk |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot When working with children the same age as my kids I did refer to mine; it gave a common space to discuss the pros and cons of Little Mix vs ID and they were confident I'd know what flossing was should they want it as a goal. #otalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @8alexisjoelle: knowing our limits is important #OTalk https://t.co/NGf7pCtA7R |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes do you think we have different levels of willingness to self-disclose based on the area of practice we work in? Could argue there is greater risk in some settings? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @BethanyChitty: @soleinj_ @otalk I work currently in a dementia assessment and treatment unit. At present I would say I self-disclose qu… |
| Dr Alison Warren @alisonfwarren RT @BethanyChitty: @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Reading social cues is definitely important when disclosing information about you… |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 2 #OTALK |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @soleinj_: @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes do you think we have different levels of… |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @otalk I think I disclose to patients a fair amount, but when I do it’s usually if something I personally have experienced could add insight to a patient experience...eg personal experience of family/friends with a SCI and what they have achieved to show there’s life after injury #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @otalk I think I disclose to patients a fair amount, but when I do it’s usually if something I personally have exp… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @dmay_ot: When working with children the same age as my kids I did refer to mine; it gave a common space to discuss the pros and cons of… |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT @soleinj_ @otalk I have been careful with disclosing details when working with adult client group who I could possibly see in my personal life #OTalk |
| Holleigh Bryan 💚🏴 @HolleighLouise RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @otalk I think I disclose to patients a fair amount, but when I do it’s usually if something I personally have exp… |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes I think so. When I worked in a medium secure unit I definitely didn't share as much about myself, unless it was quite trivial. Whereas now in dementia care, I find I self-disclose frequently to build rapport and empathy. #OTalk |
| OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni RT @BethanyChitty: @soleinj_ @otalk I work currently in a dementia assessment and treatment unit. At present I would say I self-disclose qu… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle interesting... when I find they have the same diagnosis and I share I have the same (in context of sharing something that helped me), it’s very therapeutic for the client to feel hope #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes Yes definitely. I suppose you don't disclose with everyone. #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @jwrightot @otalk thanks for sharing Jenny! Do you think self-disclosure is influenced by personality type? e.g extroverts more likely to disclose than introverts? just a thought... #OTalk |
| Emma Barclay @emlouisebaker @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes Yep I agree the risk varies by client group and also by what you disclose. Eg home address versus favourite food! #OTalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @Emmi88OT @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes I definitely think this is true! I also think it depends on your management/team leaders and their views. Some feel disclosing info about yourself shouldn’t be done and therefore makes it an out of bounds topic/you more warey Of sharing #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @BethanyChitty: @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes I think so. When I worked in a medium se… |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan I have self disclosed in teaching to role model but I am never sure if I should @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes #otalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @emlouisebaker: @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes Yep I agree the risk vari… |
| Julie-Anne Lowe @julieannelowe1 @soleinj_ @otalk Demonstrate empathy and understanding, to build and consolidate a therapeutic relationship, to build trust .. all key elements in therapeutic use of self and building a sound therapeutic relationship. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes I might be open on social media about having autism. But I keep it close to the vest with patients at the workplace. #otalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @emlouisebaker @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes Yes, level of self-disclosure definitely varies! It's appropriate to share some trivial things with many people but going into more detail, where you live and where you go often etc. is much less appropriate and would be risky. #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes have you also considered the information you may disclose subconsciously? e.g. tattoos, wearing a wedding ring?? are we disclosing more than we think we are?? #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle This #otalk |
 | Christie Robinson @christiephysio #OTalk Christie - physio here! Working with kids and Families I have occasionally talked about my own kids. I have found it can help build rapport and demonstrate some kind of shared experience. |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @julieannelowe1: @soleinj_ @otalk Demonstrate empathy and understanding, to build and consolidate a therapeutic relationship, to build t… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle 100% #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes But luckily... I can always get out of this kind of trouble now... since I can always say... “They found my TEDx talk. I can’t do anything about pulling it down.” #otalk |
| Emma Barclay @emlouisebaker @KatrinaBannigan @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes Think its a good thing, shows you’re human and in touch with the real world! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @Emmi88OT @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes I definitely think this is true! I also… |
 | Nicky Phillips @NickyP_OT @soleinj_ @otalk For me its to rapport or at times demonstrate empathy/understanding. I've not got many experiences that compare directly with what many client's have experienced though, so need to be aware of not coming across patronising or glib. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @julieannelowe1: @soleinj_ @otalk Demonstrate empathy and understanding, to build and consolidate a therapeutic relationship, to build t… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @BethanyChitty: @emlouisebaker @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes Yes, level of self-disclo… |
 | Steph @sstephla @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk I completely agree, I work with autistic patients and so we have very structured boundaries with what we should/shouldn’t share! #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @NickyP_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk For me its to rapport or at times demonstrate empathy/understanding. I've not got many experiences that com… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @jwrightot @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes I agree. Some settings value people with lived experience and are happy for you to share #OTalk |
| Lynsey Stocks @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @otalk Giving examples of daily living skills learning from everyday mistakes , to build rapport discussing interests #gettingtoknowyou from safe wards, I disclose when appropriate and to help clients not feel stigmatised but able to say it redirect if I dont wish to share #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @Emmi88OT @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes I definitely think this is true! I also… |
| Dr Alison Warren @alisonfwarren @BethanyChitty @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes I also share more when working with people with dementia and their carers..I still need to think boundaries at times to protect myself a bit #otalk |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @soleinj_ @otalk Building rapport. I also think lots of patients are interest and care that you have a nice holiday etc. #otalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @otalk I think it definitely could be! Would be an interesting bit of research! #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Hmmm #otalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan @soleinj_ @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes Not sure. Something are also more stigmatised and harder to disclose #otalk @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @sstephla @soleinj_ @otalk Me working in that setting is tricky. Want to give them hope, but also don’t want to cross the line of professionalism. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @caralawrence: @soleinj_ @otalk Building rapport. I also think lots of patients are interest and care that you have a nice holiday etc.… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HoneysuckleOt: @soleinj_ @otalk Giving examples of daily living skills learning from everyday mistakes , to build rapport discussing in… |
| Nicky Phillips @NickyP_OT @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ Ah yes! I was thinking of my last placement in a very small mental health rehab hospital! This would be less of an issue there. #Otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @KatrinaBannigan @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes I will value someone sharing and disclosing. I don't think there is a right answer on this #OTalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @KatrinaBannigan @Emmi88OT @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes That’s a really interesting thought! Those non-verbal cues as to who we may be and the perceptions that our patients may then have of us #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk interesting point raised here... some self-disclosures could work well with one person but not another... not everyone would want to listen about our 'problems'! #OTalk |
| Rachael @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk I self-disclose regularly. Self-disclosure is something that I receive positive feedback about from service users - I feel that it can be really useful when trying to build rapport #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle #otalk |
| Steph @sstephla @soleinj_ @otalk If I feel it will help build a therapeutic rapport with a client, I’ll share my experiences to try and find a commonality between us to which they can relate to and feel safe disclosing information to me! #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @RachaelD_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk I self-disclose regularly. Self-disclosure is something that I receive positive feedback about from servi… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Fabulous #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RachaelD_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk I self-disclose regularly. Self-disclosure is something that I receive positive feedback about from servi… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @KatrinaBannigan @Emmi88OT @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes That’s a really interesting thought! Tho… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @soleinj_: @NickyP_OT @otalk interesting point raised here... some self-disclosures could work well with one person but not another... n… |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @soleinj_ @jwrightot @otalk Haa haa I am definitely an extrovert and show strangers on the bus pictures of my nephew Hee hee #otalk |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch I ran a group at work today & asked a participant what they would normally do for Xmas. The group was a safe space for discussion where they really opened up & in return they asked what I was doing for Xmas. I share when it feels appropriate & to build rapport #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @sstephla: @soleinj_ @otalk If I feel it will help build a therapeutic rapport with a client, I’ll share my experiences to try and find… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk Well- my golfing problems actually help let my patients know that their therapist is human. #otalk https://t.co/8UZN5ujOZv |
 | Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @soleinj_: okay question number 2! What leads you to share personal experiences with patients/clients? Do you disclose to patients/clien… |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk We have to use our judgement and try and read the situation to see if it is appropriate. For some it may not be helpful and they may see it as us making it about ourselves. It depends how you approach it and if you feel it is going to be beneficial #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @sstephla: @soleinj_ @otalk If I feel it will help build a therapeutic rapport with a client, I’ll share my experiences to try and find… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @alisonfwarren: @soleinj_ @otalk I find it helps build rapport and can demonstrate empathy #otalk |
| Steph @sstephla @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk Yes exactly! I’m in a forensic setting so we have to be very careful! But we need to come across as human and need to build rapport to gain their trust! #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @KatrinaBannigan: @soleinj_ @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes Not sure. Something are also more stigma… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @KatrinaBannigan @soleinj_ @jwrightot @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes I agree with you. It is sad that there is still stigma #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @sstephla: @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk Yes exactly! I’m in a forensic setting so we have to be very careful! But we need to come across… |
 | Tanja Križaj PhD 🇸🇮 @TanjaOT RT @RachaelD_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk I self-disclose regularly. Self-disclosure is something that I receive positive feedback about from servi… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @caralawrence: @soleinj_ @jwrightot @otalk Haa haa I am definitely an extrovert and show strangers on the bus pictures of my nephew Hee… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @soleinj_: @jwrightot @otalk thanks for sharing Jenny! Do you think self-disclosure is influenced by personality type? e.g extroverts mo… |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @8alexisjoelle: Hmmm #otalk https://t.co/lwFOo1CQC4 |
| Holleigh Bryan 💚🏴 @HolleighLouise @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @otalk Oo interesting thought about how self disclosure reduces stigmatisation. I suppose it would make pts more comfortable to discuss these stigmatised topics #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I also think that some people may see you as less competent because of your lived experience #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @RachaelD_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk I self-disclose regularly. Self-disclosure is something that I receive positive feedback about from servi… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ onto question 3! What do you consider the main benefits and potential issues to be when disclosing information to patients/clients? #OTalk @OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HolleighLouise: @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @otalk Oo interesting thought about how self disclosure reduces stigmatisation. I suppose it w… |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @RebeccaCrouch If you had of said o no nothing or this is not what we discuss I feel that was rude. I know one of my patients said she find our team friendly as we do disclose apose to having an invisible wall between us #otalk |
 | Lisa Jamieson @jamieson2015 @BethanyChitty @soleinj_ @otalk I would agree, how much and what is appropriate to share varies between settings and sometimes between service users in that setting. #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @Emmi88OT: @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I also think that some people may see you as less competent because of your lived experience #OTa… |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan @HolleighLouise @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @otalk My work is predominantly with students rather than patients #otalk @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes |
| Julie-Anne Lowe @julieannelowe1 @BethanyChitty @alisonfwarren @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Absolutely key #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Emmi88OT: @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I also think that some people may see you as less competent because of your lived experience #OTa… |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Use the #Otalk not @OTalk_ |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle issues: when it’s about us and not about the client. Benefits: rapport, trust and breaking down walls of client feeling alone #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @soleinj_: onto question 3! What do you consider the main benefits and potential issues to be when disclosing information to patients/cl… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk Building rapport for future treatments. #otalk |
 | Lizzie Stojalowski @LizzieStoj @OTalk_ In the past I have disclosed personal things such as my interests and hobbies. However I have never disclosed really personal and sensitive information, for example about previous difficulties with my mental health. To be honest I feel conflicted about sharing that. #OTalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @otalk I think a potential issue of disclosing information is patients feeling like you ‘know it all’, or aren’t appreciating their individual situation #OTalk |
| OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni RT @OTalk_: Use the #Otalk not @OTalk_ https://t.co/Kby5dbEvHf |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 3 #OTalk |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @KatrinaBannigan @HolleighLouise @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @otalk @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes Do you disclose more with students than you with patients? #otalk |
 | Helena Amos @HelenaAmos_OT @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I found patients wanted to know more about my personal life when I was in their own home opposed to when I was in a hospital setting. I sometimes disclose that I have a baby as I have a day off each week. I find questions about my religion common and difficult to answer #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle 🙌🏻 #Otalk |
| Nicky Phillips @NickyP_OT @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk Yeah, again I think this could go either way! Some patients might really value it and it might really put some people off you! #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk It is about being mindful of how much you disclose and the potential impact it could have on the person #OTalk |
 | Lydia Ward @LydiaWardOT RT @8alexisjoelle: issues: when it’s about us and not about the client. Benefits: rapport, trust and breaking down walls of client feeling… |
| Steph @sstephla @soleinj_ @KatrinaBannigan @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes 100%! Working in a medium secure forensic unit I definitely have a lot more boundaries about what I am comfortable sharing #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @jwrightot @otalk totally agree! hard to strike the right balance? may cause role confusion or client uncertainty within the therapeutic relationship?? #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @NickyP_OT: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk Yeah, again I think this could go either way! Some patients might really value it and it might re… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @NickyP_OT: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk Yeah, again I think this could go either way! Some patients might really value it and it might re… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HelenaAmos_OT: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I found patients wanted to know more about my personal life when I was in their own home opposed to wh… |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @jwrightot @soleinj_ @otalk When I run groups I am always keen to say you are the experts, #otalk |
| OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni @soleinj_ @otalk +ve Building rapport and promote well being -ve Over stepping boundaries, witnessed people sharing too much #otalk |
| Holleigh Bryan 💚🏴 @HolleighLouise RT @Emmi88OT: @soleinj_ @otalk It is about being mindful of how much you disclose and the potential impact it could have on the person #OTa… |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT @soleinj_ @otalk Some potential issues may come up when ending professional relationships if diclosure has aided a good rapport. However, I have always phrased this as positive to the person, e.g. "working with me has shown you are able to form positive relationships" #OTalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @otalk A benefit is the rapport that can be built! That knowledge of my OT is a human too, they have a life too! Also we have experiences that may give knowledge/tips for furthering patient potential #OTalk |
| Tanja Križaj PhD 🇸🇮 @TanjaOT Agree. It’s about evaluating a particular situation and see if self-disclosure is appropriate. In some situations it helps building a rapport. #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @Emmi88OT @otalk definitely! as therapists, we may also fear client judgment too?? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @HelenaAmos_OT @soleinj_ @OTalk_ In nursing home setting, this depends on the patient for me. #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk It can help with building rapport and for the person to feel that you really understand their difficulties #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @otalk A benefit is the rapport that can be built! That knowledge of my OT is a human too, they have a life too! A… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @soleinj_: onto question 3! What do you consider the main benefits and potential issues to be when disclosing information to patients/cl… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @LizzieStoj: @OTalk_ In the past I have disclosed personal things such as my interests and hobbies. However I have never disclosed reall… |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty Self-disclosure from therapist to service user can help to develop empathy and therapeutic rapport. Sometimes it can be your way 'in' to work with a service user, finding similar interests or experiences (within boundaries) #OTalk |
| Julie-Anne Lowe @julieannelowe1 @jwrightot @soleinj_ @otalk That is a really good point, it has to be on a individual basis and based on your assessment and the relationship you are building and most of addressed sensitively taking your lead from them #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Emmi88OT: @soleinj_ @otalk It is about being mindful of how much you disclose and the potential impact it could have on the person #OTa… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Clients are the experts #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OTPlymouthUni: @soleinj_ @otalk +ve Building rapport and promote well being -ve Over stepping boundaries, witnessed people sharing too… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @sarahwoodOT: @soleinj_ @otalk Some potential issues may come up when ending professional relationships if diclosure has aided a good ra… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @sarahwoodOT: @soleinj_ @otalk Some potential issues may come up when ending professional relationships if diclosure has aided a good ra… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @otalk A benefit is the rapport that can be built! That knowledge of my OT is a human too, they have a life too! A… |
| Dr Alison Warren @alisonfwarren RT @OTPlymouthUni: @soleinj_ @otalk +ve Building rapport and promote well being -ve Over stepping boundaries, witnessed people sharing too… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk But you need to make sure that the discussion is not around you. Maybe it is not about what we share but how we share things #OTalk |
| Lynsey Stocks @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @otalk Benefits are around therapeutic relationship building and motivating towards recovery. It can definetly be harmful if sharing innappropriate that an attachment forms from service user. Especially working with those who struggle with appropriate relationships #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ We are 30min tho already #OTalk time flys https://t.co/2pdGoh1gIl |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @8alexisjoelle They really are! #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @Griffin_OT @otalk totally agree with you. Can be great to build connections, partnerships and collaboration but depends on the individual client. #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Which calls for deep self reflection in understanding our role in all of this in the first place. #otalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @otalk I think a potential issue of disclosing information is patients feeling like you ‘know it all’, or aren’t a… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @NickyP_OT: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk Yeah, again I think this could go either way! Some patients might really value it and it might re… |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan @caralawrence @HolleighLouise @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @otalk @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes When I am with patients now its usually for research so it would not be appropriate but I have self disclosed in education in the last 6 years but it feels hard to do #otalk @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes |
| Steph @sstephla @soleinj_ @otalk Positives are definitely in terms of building therapeutic rapport! Risks in terms of the setting I work in is largely surrounding the risk of patients using anything you share against you/to manipulate you #otalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @otalk I also think a risk is that the boundaries of a therapeutic relationship may be blurred; patients viewing the OT as their friend, rather than their OT. Boundaries have to be very clear on what is being shared and why #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @HoneysuckleOt: @soleinj_ @otalk Benefits are around therapeutic relationship building and motivating towards recovery. It can definetly… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @soleinj_: @NickyP_OT @Emmi88OT @otalk definitely! as therapists, we may also fear client judgment too?? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @soleinj_: @Griffin_OT @otalk totally agree with you. Can be great to build connections, partnerships and collaboration but depends on t… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Lead with client #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @KatrinaBannigan: @caralawrence @HolleighLouise @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @otalk @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes When I am with patients now its… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @OTPlymouthUni: @soleinj_ @otalk +ve Building rapport and promote well being -ve Over stepping boundaries, witnessed people sharing too… |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I am afraid this might be true. Although I have not experienced it, I have heard of OTs experiencing this from both colleagues and patients. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @sstephla: @soleinj_ @otalk Positives are definitely in terms of building therapeutic rapport! Risks in terms of the setting I work in i… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @sarahwoodOT: @soleinj_ @otalk Some potential issues may come up when ending professional relationships if diclosure has aided a good ra… |
| Nicky Phillips @NickyP_OT @soleinj_ @otalk Boundaries are obviously an issue... Although on my last placement I felt casually disclosing to a patient I had a partner in itself reiterated a boundary that myself and the team weren't entirely sure this patient had a lot of insight/understanding of. #Otalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan Nice distinction #otalk @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @Emmi88OT: @soleinj_ @otalk But you need to make sure that the discussion is not around you. Maybe it is not about what we share but how… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @BethanyChitty: Self-disclosure from therapist to service user can help to develop empathy and therapeutic rapport. Sometimes it can be… |
| OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni RT @HoneysuckleOt: @soleinj_ @otalk Benefits are around therapeutic relationship building and motivating towards recovery. It can definetly… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @julieannelowe1: @jwrightot @soleinj_ @otalk That is a really good point, it has to be on a individual basis and based on your assessmen… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @8alexisjoelle: Clients are the experts #otalk https://t.co/wrkrqMtUKu |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT @soleinj_ @otalk Always important to continue to use assessment and observation skills to assess the therapeutic benefits of disclosure for the individual. What works one day may not work the next #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @fionajfraser @otalk definitely. there will always be the risk of crossing boundaries. #OTalk |
| Lynsey Stocks @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @otalk Also need to consider risks of each individual and any be careful not to disclose any identifying information eg where you live and your family #OTalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @TanjaOT: Agree. It’s about evaluating a particular situation and see if self-disclosure is appropriate. In some situations it helps bui… |
 | hannah OT 🤟🌈 @HannahtheOT In mental health it can mean a service user worries about their OT. Can be positive that it helps behind rapport and trust. #otalk |
| Rachael @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk Benefits: assisting to build rapport & increasing a service user’s confidence in your intervention Potential issues: contrasting views/opening yourself to discrimination #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Yes yes yes in the How! It’s a tool rather than a periscope at to show “we get it” it’s not our job to show them we get it but rather, how does the client benefit. #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @RebeccaCrouch: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I am afraid this might be true. Although I have not experienced it, I have heard o… |
 | ed sum 🏳️🌈 ❤🏴 @musedNeuroOT @soleinj_ @otalk I always pause to reflect if they ask a question, or whether to challenge their assumption of me, which leads to me 'outing' myself. Happened more often when I wore a wedding band #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @otalk I also think a risk is that the boundaries of a therapeutic relationship may be blurred; patients viewing t… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @RachaelD_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk Benefits: assisting to build rapport & increasing a service user’s confidence in your intervention Potent… |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot #otalk I think this is critical |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @musedNeuroOT: @soleinj_ @otalk I always pause to reflect if they ask a question, or whether to challenge their assumption of me, which… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @KatrinaBannigan: @caralawrence @HolleighLouise @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @otalk @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes When I am with patients now its… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RachaelD_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk Benefits: assisting to build rapport & increasing a service user’s confidence in your intervention Potent… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: In mental health it can mean a service user worries about their OT. Can be positive that it helps behind rapport and trust… |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ You need to include the #Otalk so people see your tweets |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @dmay_ot: #otalk I think this is critical https://t.co/FKVH9igBJE |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @8alexisjoelle: Yes yes yes in the How! It’s a tool rather than a periscope at to show “we get it” it’s not our job to show them we get… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Important to know boundaries for sure. It answers what we are comfortable sharing and how we share it #otalk |
| Dr Alison Warren @alisonfwarren Important point here... when to disclose and when not to disclose?? #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk When I think about the issues, that is why I am careful about discussing religion with patients. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HoneysuckleOt: @soleinj_ @otalk Also need to consider risks of each individual and any be careful not to disclose any identifying infor… |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Don’t forget the hashtag #otalk in all your tweets |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @soleinj_: @Griffin_OT @otalk totally agree with you. Can be great to build connections, partnerships and collaboration but depends on t… |
| Tanja Križaj PhD 🇸🇮 @TanjaOT RT @alisonfwarren: Important point here... when to disclose and when not to disclose?? #otalk https://t.co/tvnnHfIZHG |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @Emmi88OT: @soleinj_ @otalk But you need to make sure that the discussion is not around you. Maybe it is not about what we share but how… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @HannahtheOT so potentially could actually cause mistrust and damage the working relationship? alternatively could promote honesty and genuineness on the therapists part? #OTalk |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @TanjaOT: Agree. It’s about evaluating a particular situation and see if self-disclosure is appropriate. In some situations it helps bui… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @HoneysuckleOt: @soleinj_ @otalk Also need to consider risks of each individual and any be careful not to disclose any identifying infor… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle It’s all about being comfortable knowing what you share may be out of your hands once it’s out there. #otalk |
| Steph @sstephla @soleinj_ @otalk We also have the risk that because my patients are long term in a secure hospital, they become angry or jealous if we share personal information because they think we are rubbing it in that we have ‘freedom’.. it definitely depends on the patient #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @alisonfwarren: Important point here... when to disclose and when not to disclose?? #otalk https://t.co/tvnnHfIZHG |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I think this is such a shame that this may be true! Lived experience builds part of who we are, both personally and professionally and will, in my opinion, always have some scale of impact on your professional life #OTalk |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @OTPlymouthUni: @soleinj_ @otalk +ve Building rapport and promote well being -ve Over stepping boundaries, witnessed people sharing too… |
 | karen geraghty @karen_geraghty #OTalk I had a pt. who said he felt relieved that I was only human too when I disclosed what a rubbish cook I am it's funny how we are seen |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT @soleinj_ @otalk I've found you can really offend someone by not disclosing sometimes, e.g. older people asking if you are married. Always important to clearly explain boundaries if it over steps boundaries through #OTalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @alisonfwarren: Important point here... when to disclose and when not to disclose?? #otalk https://t.co/tvnnHfIZHG |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @OTPlymouthUni: @soleinj_ @otalk +ve Building rapport and promote well being -ve Over stepping boundaries, witnessed people sharing too… |
| Rachael @RachaelD_OT @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk Wearing my wedding band resulted in a difficult discussion with a service user previously, and so now I no longer wear it whilst at work #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @jwrightot: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I think this is such a shame that this may be true! Lived experience builds part of wh… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @NickyP_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk Boundaries are obviously an issue... Although on my last placement I felt casually disclosing to a patient… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @karen_geraghty: #OTalk I had a pt. who said he felt relieved that I was only human too when I disclosed what a rubbish cook I am it's… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @jwrightot: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I think this is such a shame that this may be true! Lived experience builds part of wh… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @sarahwoodOT: @soleinj_ @otalk I've found you can really offend someone by not disclosing sometimes, e.g. older people asking if you are… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @OTPlymouthUni @otalk how do we know where to draw the line? Point to ponder... #OTalk |
| OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni Not sharing where you live can be challenging in small communities- disclosure occurs just by being out and about sometimes #otalk |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch @HoneysuckleOt Exactly, just enough to facilitate the conversation! The group was not an opportunity to talk about me but an opportunity for the participants to use the space however they want i.e. discussion, activity, silence, being, doing etc :) #OTalk |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @sarahwoodOT: @soleinj_ @otalk Always important to continue to use assessment and observation skills to assess the therapeutic benefits… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @soleinj_: @fionajfraser @otalk definitely. there will always be the risk of crossing boundaries. #OTalk |
 | Lowri Hywel @lorsh78 RT @soleinj_: Question 1. What do you consider to be “therapist self-disclosure with a patient/client”? @OTalk_ #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Love this #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @sarahwoodOT @soleinj_ @otalk I definitely asked a fair share of times about marital status. Not a fun thing to hear sometimes. #otalk |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @HannahtheOT: In mental health it can mean a service user worries about their OT. Can be positive that it helps behind rapport and trust… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @RachaelD_OT @BillWongOT @otalk so would you say you have experienced a negative outcome of your self-disclosure? have you had any positive outcomes? #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ It’s just one t in the hashtag pronounced o talk #Otalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan @RachaelD_OT @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk I don't wear mine either #otalk @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes |
 | Lindsay Rook @LindsayOTPICU @soleinj_ @otalk Disclosing personal info can help build rapport, validate emotions and in some cases, instill hope for the future. It’s extremely important to ensure that any disclosures are carefully considered though. Is it going to be helpful to the person or could it be harmful? #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @sarahwoodOT: @soleinj_ @otalk Always important to continue to use assessment and observation skills to assess the therapeutic benefits… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RebeccaCrouch: @HoneysuckleOt Exactly, just enough to facilitate the conversation! The group was not an opportunity to talk about me bu… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @8alexisjoelle: Yes yes yes in the How! It’s a tool rather than a periscope at to show “we get it” it’s not our job to show them we get… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @OTPlymouthUni @otalk By using our clinical judgment? Getting to know people? #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Experience. Learned experience #OTalk |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @BillWongOT @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk Religion is always a tough one!when asked by patients I feel I may sometimes describe myself as agnostic as I feel being an atheist is a bit severe! #otalk |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT Be mindful that people 'join the dots'. When working with people for a long time, they can find out a lot about you #OTalk |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @dmay_ot: #otalk I think this is critical https://t.co/FKVH9igBJE |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @obrienrebecc It’s what I’m here for 😀 #OTalk |
| Tanja Križaj PhD 🇸🇮 @TanjaOT Definitely...it’s about showing you are human - at the end of the day we’re all this huge community of people, each of us having our own struggles. #otalk |
 | Carolina Cordero 🌈 @colourful_ot @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk And not just discrimination by clients, either - I would worry about disclosing something personal in a workplace if I thought it might affect how co-workers see me #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @LindsayOTPICU: @soleinj_ @otalk Disclosing personal info can help build rapport, validate emotions and in some cases, instill hope for… |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @OTPlymouthUni @otalk I think this is the only way really. We have to use our clinical judgement to assess the situation and base this on our knowledge of those we are working with. We also should not go beyond what makes us feel comfortable #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @sarahwoodOT @otalk great point Sarah, guess this highlights our core OT skill of being person-centred #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @sarahwoodOT: Be mindful that people 'join the dots'. When working with people for a long time, they can find out a lot about you #OTalk |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @alisonfwarren: Important point here... when to disclose and when not to disclose?? #otalk https://t.co/tvnnHfIZHG |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @otalk I also think a risk is that the boundaries of a therapeutic relationship may be blurred; patients viewing t… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @soleinj_: @HannahtheOT so potentially could actually cause mistrust and damage the working relationship? alternatively could promote ho… |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @colourful_ot: @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk And not just discrimination by clients, either - I would worry about disclosing something p… |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @TanjaOT: Definitely...it’s about showing you are human - at the end of the day we’re all this huge community of people, each of us havi… |
| hannah OT 🤟🌈 @HannahtheOT @soleinj_ self disclosure of any kind has to be on a case by case basis. I don’t feel like there is one rule, it’s an art not a science. #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @PeerPietro @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I think that people with lived experience should be more valued. I just said that from experiences. There is still stigma. #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @BethanyChitty: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @OTPlymouthUni @otalk I think this is the only way really. We have to use our clinical judgement to… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Balanced #OTalk |
| hannah OT 🤟🌈 @HannahtheOT @soleinj_ I’ve experienced drs/hcps self disclose & at times it’s been helpful and other times I’ve just been thinking “shut up I don’t want to know about x”. I had a GP who would tell me funny things and it really helped me trust her&led to finding out my physical health diagnosis. #otalk |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @OTPlymouthUni Yep I often try and describe an area but I live in a small area. I however think I was working in a different area it may be different. #otalk |
| Lynsey Stocks @HoneysuckleOt @soleinj_ @RachaelD_OT @BillWongOT @otalk I personally haven't had any negative outcomes as yet but I know this is a risk and I am careful to maintain professional boundaries. I think positive outcomes are the quality of working relationships #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @MadelineWarwick @otalk great points! do you ever feel discomfort in disclosing? #OTalk |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @jwrightot: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I think this is such a shame that this may be true! Lived experience builds part of wh… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @TanjaOT: Definitely...it’s about showing you are human - at the end of the day we’re all this huge community of people, each of us havi… |
| ed sum 🏳️🌈 ❤🏴 @musedNeuroOT RT @HannahtheOT: @soleinj_ self disclosure of any kind has to be on a case by case basis. I don’t feel like there is one rule, it’s an art… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle It’s their story and their reality. It’s essential to hear it in its raw form #Otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ I can't keep up!! question 4. What conversations/discussions have you had with colleagues about self-disclosing to a patient/client in practice? #OTalk @OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @HannahtheOT: @soleinj_ self disclosure of any kind has to be on a case by case basis. I don’t feel like there is one rule, it’s an art… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @TanjaOT My rubbish golf game sometimes makes patient laugh. #otalk |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @soleinj_: @RachaelD_OT @BillWongOT @otalk so would you say you have experienced a negative outcome of your self-disclosure? have you ha… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @HoneysuckleOt: @soleinj_ @RachaelD_OT @BillWongOT @otalk I personally haven't had any negative outcomes as yet but I know this is a ris… |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty Drawing the line on self-disclosure... We have to use our clinical judgement to assess the situation and base this on our knowledge of those we are working with. We also should not go beyond what makes us feel comfortable #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @colourful_ot: @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk And not just discrimination by clients, either - I would worry about disclosing something p… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Emmi88OT: @PeerPietro @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I think that people with lived experience should be more valued. I just said that fro… |
| Rachael @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @BillWongOT @otalk Yes, I would say I have experienced a negative outcome & I didn’t intentionally self-disclose the initial information. It caused me to really evaluate how much I was unknowingly disclosing. Prior to that experience, I had also had very positive experiences #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Will admit, I haven’t. #otalk |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @8alexisjoelle: Experience. Learned experience #OTalk https://t.co/qX1AgPBOjD |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @HannahtheOT: @soleinj_ I’ve experienced drs/hcps self disclose & at times it’s been helpful and other times I’ve just been thinking “sh… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @BethanyChitty: Drawing the line on self-disclosure... We have to use our clinical judgement to assess the situation and base this on ou… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @HannahtheOT would you say it's too complex to have a set of written rules for?? How do we know where to draw the line? Great thoughts Hannah! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @BethanyChitty: Drawing the line on self-disclosure... We have to use our clinical judgement to assess the situation and base this on ou… |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT @soleinj_ @MadelineWarwick @otalk I have taken a boundaried approach with someone who went to the same gym as me etc and is likely see outside of work. Didn't disclose much at all in that situation #OTalk |
 | Ellen OT @ellram_OT @soleinj_ @otalk Sometimes disclosing info can help build the relationship. Also we are all human and we all share experiences. However there should be boundaries and remember you are there for the patient #otalk |
 | Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT missed the majority of #otalk tonight as I’ve been at work late at the patients christmas party 🥳🎅🏼 looks like an interesting chat though |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @HannahtheOT: @soleinj_ I’ve experienced drs/hcps self disclose & at times it’s been helpful and other times I’ve just been thinking “sh… |
| Ellen OT @ellram_OT @sarahwoodOT @BillWongOT Especially with social media now #otalk |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @TanjaOT: Definitely...it’s about showing you are human - at the end of the day we’re all this huge community of people, each of us havi… |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 4 #otalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @BethanyChitty: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Anything that you share about your private/personal life with service users, from talking about family… |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @soleinj_ @HannahtheOT I don't think written rules would work... it's quite a subjective subject and is different depending on the therapist, clients' and settings etc. Maybe it is more something that could be discussed in supervision if we had concerns. #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @soleinj_: @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ What are your thoughts on this definition: “revealing information about yourself outside of the therap… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @colourful_ot: @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk And not just discrimination by clients, either - I would worry about disclosing something p… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @HannahtheOT so potentially could also depend on how the person is feeling on the day!!? #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @dmay_ot: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I'd say it's about sharing (selective) elements of your life with your clients, as an example of a behaviour… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @soleinj_: @sarahwoodOT @otalk great point Sarah, guess this highlights our core OT skill of being person-centred #OTalk |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @BillWongOT @sarahwoodOT @soleinj_ @otalk I do think getting asked if your married does happened far too often! But do feel it is because they are interested/routine hairdresser type conversation #otalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle It’s an evolving process #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @OTalk_: Question 4 #otalk https://t.co/enVT54hUEN |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @BethanyChitty: @soleinj_ @HannahtheOT I don't think written rules would work... it's quite a subjective subject and is different depend… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @ellram_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk Sometimes disclosing info can help build the relationship. Also we are all human and we all share experienc… |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ i think you’ve made 2 great points there, about being selective which what you share & that sharing things shows you’re human too!! #otalk |
| Lindsay Rook @LindsayOTPICU @soleinj_ @otalk If I feel that it could validate someone’s experience/emotion then I may share some appropriate personal info, depending on the individual. In MH we expect people to share so much about themselves and it can be easier for some to do so if there is some reciprocation. #OTalk |
| Ellen OT @ellram_OT @RebeccaCrouch @BillWongOT @HoneysuckleOt Sometimes you have to open up in order to help others open up too. Otherwise they may feel vulnerable. Therefore we have to build a lot of trust #otalk |
| Nicky Phillips @NickyP_OT @8alexisjoelle I'm not sure I really have either... I don't think I've self disclosed anything too personal to feel I needed informal or formal supervision following it... but I am a student, this may change going forward #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @HoneysuckleOt: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ Self disclosure or therapeutic use of self is using your personality and appropriate sharing of values… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @8alexisjoelle: It’s an evolving process #otalk https://t.co/XzBkXKXlFm |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @Emmi88OT: @PeerPietro @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I think that people with lived experience should be more valued. I just said that fro… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ellram_OT: @RebeccaCrouch @BillWongOT @HoneysuckleOt Sometimes you have to open up in order to help others open up too. Otherwise they… |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @otalk I had a discussion with a psychologist recently as my patient said he finds it easier to talk to me. The reasoning was because I have personal experience of things he has gone through. Psychologist felt that often people are scared to self disclose for colleague judgement #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @kerri_schOT: @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ i think you’ve made 2 great points there, about being selective which what you share & that sha… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @otalk I had a discussion with a psychologist recently as my patient said he finds it easier to talk to me. The re… |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT @caralawrence @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk Yes totally agree #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @BethanyChitty: @soleinj_ @HannahtheOT I don't think written rules would work... it's quite a subjective subject and is different depend… |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan @soleinj_ @HannahtheOT Ummm! I don't feel comfortable with the idea of guidelines but I am not sure I can articulate why #otalk @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @kerri_schOT: @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ i think you’ve made 2 great points there, about being selective which what you share & that sha… |
| ed sum 🏳️🌈 ❤🏴 @musedNeuroOT @caralawrence @BillWongOT @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk I've talked about being 'spiritual' (which is true) and may help people to feel I won't be dismissive of their beliefs, faith, religion (also true) but that it can be a support to them and that I am interested in their perspectives #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @ellram_OT @sarahwoodOT If I were treating younger patients who are tech savvy, I sure would be a probable target of social media stalking. #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @LindsayOTPICU: @soleinj_ @otalk If I feel that it could validate someone’s experience/emotion then I may share some appropriate persona… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @BethanyChitty: Drawing the line on self-disclosure... We have to use our clinical judgement to assess the situation and base this on ou… |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @HelenaAmos_OT @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I’ve worked in acute settings & now i’m in a long term neuro rehab setting & i’m finding myself sharing more about myself to patients in this longer term rehab setting than I did when I was on acute wards #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @musedNeuroOT: @caralawrence @BillWongOT @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk I've talked about being 'spiritual' (which is true) and may help… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @ellram_OT: @RebeccaCrouch @BillWongOT @HoneysuckleOt Sometimes you have to open up in order to help others open up too. Otherwise they… |
| Rachael @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk It’s a mixed bag - some of my colleagues refuse to disclose any information other than their name. Others say that they disclose when they feel it’s appropriate to do so, but nobody has been able to define ‘appropriate’ yet... #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @musedNeuroOT: @caralawrence @BillWongOT @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk I've talked about being 'spiritual' (which is true) and may help… |
 | Kate Tudor @OT_KateT @caralawrence @OTPlymouthUni I've always worked a bit away from where I live which means I can answer questions about where I live with a general area. I think it must be harder when you live in the same community. #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @RachaelD_OT: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I guess we inadvertently self-disclose by wearing items of jewellery such as wedding bands. It’s not jus… |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Don’t forget the hashtag #otalk as people will not see your tweets if you don’t include |
 | Peter Warburton @PeerPietro @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk The only way to eliminate the stigma is for all staff to be honest open with each other as well as share when relivent, appropriate and proportionately with person they are working with. #OTalk #EndTheStigma that surrounds #mentalhealth after all at least 1in4 are affected |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @KatrinaBannigan: @soleinj_ @HannahtheOT Ummm! I don't feel comfortable with the idea of guidelines but I am not sure I can articulate w… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @soleinj_: @HannahtheOT would you say it's too complex to have a set of written rules for?? How do we know where to draw the line? Great… |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @soleinj_ @HannahtheOT I think written rules is not appropriate. Some people don’t want to disclose for there own reasons. If I had to follow a rule book of what I can and can’t say. I think I would just be an Occupational Therapist not Cara the Occupational Therapist #otalk |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @sarahwoodOT: @soleinj_ @MadelineWarwick @otalk I have taken a boundaried approach with someone who went to the same gym as me etc and i… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @otalk I had a discussion with a psychologist recently as my patient said he finds it easier to talk to me. The re… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle This!!!! So helpful #Otalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @otalk Which I think is a very valid point and actually something we should consider when sharing info: ‘how would I feel if my colleague overheard me sharing this?’ ‘Can I justify why I’m sharing it?’ #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I consider Therapist self-disclosure to be discussing anything about yourself/your life with patients #OTa… |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ With 15 mins to go I’m very impressed-most are remembering the hashtag #OTalk https://t.co/70rfu1FzCe |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Good to have discussions though #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @RachaelD_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk It’s a mixed bag - some of my colleagues refuse to disclose any information other than their name. Others… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT Speaking of disclosures... I think if I were in academia, that can be quite a benefit sometimes to disclose my diagnosis for some students. #OTalk |
| Sophie Deakin @SophieD0T I have also been wary of self-disclosure as a student, but consider and self-reflect on it regularly #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @kerri_schOT: @HelenaAmos_OT @soleinj_ @OTalk_ I’ve worked in acute settings & now i’m in a long term neuro rehab setting & i’m finding… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @jwrightot @soleinj_ @otalk I think that sometimes, we may not disclose things directly but the way we interact or say things could help service users having a good therapeutic relationship with us #OTalk |
| Lowri Hywel @lorsh78 @soleinj_ @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ Or rather #OTalk #oops |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @RachaelD_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk It’s a mixed bag - some of my colleagues refuse to disclose any information other than their name. Others… |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @NickyP_OT: @8alexisjoelle I'm not sure I really have either... I don't think I've self disclosed anything too personal to feel I needed… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @kerri_schOT @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ have your disclosures led to any significant positive moments with clients in practice? #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @PeerPietro: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk The only way to eliminate the stigma is for all staff to be honest open with each oth… |
| Lowri Hywel @lorsh78 #OTalk |
| Lindsay Rook @LindsayOTPICU @soleinj_ @otalk I’m involved with delivering training within our trust, part of which explores boundaries. It provokes interesting discussion around disclosure, therapeutic use of self and reducing burnout. Some professionals have flexible boundaries and others find this more difficult. #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @PeerPietro @soleinj_ @NickyP_OT @otalk I agree with you 100%. #OTalk |
| Steph @sstephla @soleinj_ @otalk When I started I was told to self disclose to the bare minimum because of the potential risk placed on us. But since starting I feel I can judge what I should/shouldn’t share whilst still remaining human to my patients.. it’s really helped! #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Totally feel the same. #otalk |
| Lowri Hywel @lorsh78 #OTalk |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @musedNeuroOT @BillWongOT @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk Also think it’s so important to consider the patients spirituality and/or religion in their care so it is good to be approachable #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @SophieD0T I think if I were a clinical instructor, it will be up to the student to choose what they disclose. But sometimes no disclosure can lead me to incorrect conclusions. #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @otalk Which I think is a very valid point and actually something we should consider when sharing info: ‘how would… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @kerri_schOT: @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @OTalk_ i think you’ve made 2 great points there, about being selective which what you share & that sha… |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk I agree! I also think (I may be wrong here but I’ll say it anyway...) that as OTs we are slightly more open to sharing information about ourselves if there is a perceived therapeutic benefit to it #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Yes. It allowed a client of mine to trust healthcare workers again. That they were “heard” #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @sstephla: @soleinj_ @otalk When I started I was told to self disclose to the bare minimum because of the potential risk placed on us. B… |
| Dr Alison Warren @alisonfwarren I share the discomfort around guidelines although they are already implicit in our professional standards #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @LindsayOTPICU: @soleinj_ @otalk I’m involved with delivering training within our trust, part of which explores boundaries. It provokes… |
| Lisa Jamieson @jamieson2015 @soleinj_ @HannahtheOT Oh forgot #OTalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @soleinj_ @kerri_schOT @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ I've found with some service users with very poor motivation and limited engagement, opening up a bit more and finding a common interest - even if its just about pets for example, has really helped get them to start engaging and work on remotivation #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @sstephla: @soleinj_ @otalk When I started I was told to self disclose to the bare minimum because of the potential risk placed on us. B… |
 | Fiona Fraser @fionajfraser RT @soleinj_: I can't keep up!! question 4. What conversations/discussions have you had with colleagues about self-disclosing to a patient/… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @LindsayOTPICU: @soleinj_ @otalk I’m involved with delivering training within our trust, part of which explores boundaries. It provokes… |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty RT @LindsayOTPICU: @soleinj_ @otalk I’m involved with delivering training within our trust, part of which explores boundaries. It provokes… |
 | Emma Woodhall @EmmaWoodhall3 @BethanyChitty @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @OTPlymouthUni @otalk Potentially oversharing with patients used to be a concern of mine. Now, on getting to know a person, I always reason what information could be shared, and what would likely be too much; this awareness has helped me feel confident in the appropriateness of the info I share #OTalk |
| OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @otalk Which I think is a very valid point and actually something we should consider when sharing info: ‘how would… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @sstephla @otalk would you feel comfortable bringing up the times you have disclosed to client in supervision/with your manager Steph?? #OTalk |
| Lowri Hywel @lorsh78 @OTalk_ Hahaha touché 🐢 😉#OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @soleinj_ @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ I think generally getting to know patients and them getting to know me has benefited therapy sessions.. specifically, i’ve been able to engage in conversations about topics we share in common that I wouldn’t have been able do if I didn’t disclose some information #otalk |
 | Rachel OT 🌻 @_rachelOT @soleinj_ @otalk As with everything, it really depends on the person. In my support role I spend 14 hours a day with the people - there is a fine line between crossing boundaries and really blurring your role, and being so black and white that it's impossible to build rapport or trust #otalk |
| OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni RT @LindsayOTPICU: @soleinj_ @otalk I’m involved with delivering training within our trust, part of which explores boundaries. It provokes… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @jwrightot: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk I agree! I also think (I may be wrong here but I’ll say it anyway...) that as OTs we are slightly… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @sarahwoodOT: @caralawrence @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk Yes totally agree #OTalk |
| Nicky Phillips @NickyP_OT @8alexisjoelle Yeah, I don't think it would be something I would shy away from. Possibly I'm forgetting an occasion! I think some of my placements (LD with complex multiple impairments & a busy acute hosp ward) have given me less chance to disclose personal information due to the setting #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ Final question of the night! 5. Do you think guidance surrounding therapist disclosure of personal information to patients/clients would be helpful for occupational therapists? What should the guidance address/include? #OTalk @OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @kerri_schOT: @soleinj_ @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ I think generally getting to know patients and them getting to know me has benefited ther… |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @jwrightot: @soleinj_ @otalk I had a discussion with a psychologist recently as my patient said he finds it easier to talk to me. The re… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @RRule_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk As with everything, it really depends on the person. In my support role I spend 14 hours a day with the peop… |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT I'm going to chat to my colleagues about sef disclosure following this #OTalk it's a topic we never discuss even though we know everyone has their own styles of working |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @kerri_schOT: @soleinj_ @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ I think generally getting to know patients and them getting to know me has benefited ther… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @alisonfwarren I think it will be difficult to have clear guidelines because it will depend on so many factors #OTalk |
| ed sum 🏳️🌈 ❤🏴 @musedNeuroOT @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk Anyone have an issue (or concern) with names on their ID badge? Colleagues have had patients try to be friends on Facebook (and other social media can be more public). You can find allsorts about me!! #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 5 #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RRule_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk As with everything, it really depends on the person. In my support role I spend 14 hours a day with the peop… |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @soleinj_ @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ also just general chit chat & a good rapport from me sharing small aspects of my life has encouraged patients to talk to me about any issues they are having #otalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @kerri_schOT @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ Yes! A patient who thought he could never return to a hobby he loved pre-injury, until shown a friend of mine who has a similar injury from said hobby and returned to it with adaptations and competes at a higher level than pre-injury! Gave inspiration and pt became curious #OTalk |
 | Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 I run relationships and sexuality groups for people with learning disabilities, I try and talk about ‘people’ rather than ‘I’ when asked to disclose. #otalk |
| Leonie Boland @lee_o_nee RT @LindsayOTPICU: @soleinj_ @otalk I’m involved with delivering training within our trust, part of which explores boundaries. It provokes… |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @BethanyChitty: @soleinj_ @kerri_schOT @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ I've found with some service users with very poor motivation and limited e… |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @soleinj_: Final question of the night! 5. Do you think guidance surrounding therapist disclosure of personal information to patients/cl… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk Yes- and it starts with our placements! #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @musedNeuroOT: @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk Anyone have an issue (or concern) with names on their ID badge? Colleagues have had patient… |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @8alexisjoelle Love that! #OTalk |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @Emmi88OT @alisonfwarren I also think the areas are vast. I think as clinicians we should be able to make that call #otalk |
| Rachael @RachaelD_OT @musedNeuroOT @soleinj_ @otalk We don’t actually have our names visible on the front of our ID badges. We do have to provide our names when we leave paperwork with service user’s though & I know a few have received friend requests on Social Media previously #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Increasing, trust, and being human. Normalising #otalk |
| Nicky Phillips @NickyP_OT @BethanyChitty @soleinj_ @kerri_schOT @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ I totally agreed. Once worked with a lady who didn't speak to any staff or other patients for 2 weeks. Appropriate self disclosure was my only intervention in that period to build rapport, and eventually she said 'Hello'! #OTalk |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT @soleinj_ @otalk I think when I first qualified I wanted some guidance of what to say if I was made to feel uncomfortable. But disclosure skills comes with experience and is different for every therapist and patient #OTalk I don't think guidelines would work |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @jwrightot @soleinj_ @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ ah that’s fab success story! 😊 #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @musedNeuroOT @RachaelD_OT @otalk do you think therapist's level of discomfort is influenced by our awareness and sensitivity of professional and ethical conduct?? #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk It seems difficult to have guidelines because it would depend on whether the therapist is willing to share, the setting etc. And in each setting, you might disclose with some clients and not others by using clinical judgment #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @Emmi88OT: @soleinj_ @otalk It seems difficult to have guidelines because it would depend on whether the therapist is willing to share,… |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @soleinj_ @otalk Yes definitely would be helpful! I think guidance shouldn’t be prescriptive on what you can/can’t disclose but highlight/guide on the need for strong clinical reasoning as to why you’re sharing said information #OTalk |
| melanie faulkner @melf74 @sarahwoodOT Me too. Despite having very regular peer support/clinical discussion in our team it is a topic that never comes up #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @caralawrence: @Emmi88OT @alisonfwarren I also think the areas are vast. I think as clinicians we should be able to make that call #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @sarahwoodOT: @soleinj_ @otalk I think when I first qualified I wanted some guidance of what to say if I was made to feel uncomfortable.… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Got to use your clinical reasoning on this one I think #otalk |
| Kate Tudor @OT_KateT @soleinj_ @kerri_schOT @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ I disclose a mild fear of pigeons when trying to describe the concepts of CBT which helps ground the ideas in a real example, lightens the mood a lot and helps people see me as a real person too. #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Guidance is important to improve throughout practice. Hard set rules should be no personal identification info like where live, phone number, FB username. Question we can ask is “will me bringing up this personal info allow my clients to become more independent?” #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @caralawrence @alisonfwarren Yes, I agree. We need to use our clinical judgment #OTalk |
 | Rachel Reece OT @RRenable I’ve missed #otalk woops! I’ve noticed a rise in students disclosing their medical conditions etc to pts and although there are benefits to being open, it does blur the boundary because as a student or AHP it’s integral to be client-centred with emphasis on the pts experience |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @NickyP_OT @BethanyChitty @soleinj_ @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ what a fab breakthrough! I think presenting yourself as an approachable human being rather than a clinical professional goes a long way!! #otalk |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot @musedNeuroOT @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk That's why I finally adopted my husband's surname when I started training. Mine is fairly uncommon. In my work name you can see that I do sport. Anything involving an opinion or my family is firmly hidden away in other idents! #otalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot Defo something I’m going to do too! #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @sarahwoodOT: @soleinj_ @otalk I think when I first qualified I wanted some guidance of what to say if I was made to feel uncomfortable.… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @sarahwoodOT @otalk do you think it would of been helpful for therapist self-disclosure to have been addressed within your OT education? #OTalk |
| Dr Alison Warren @alisonfwarren I like @sarahwoodOT comment about talking to colleagues..good bit of guidance to get started and ask clients what they think about therapist self disclosure #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @musedNeuroOT @RachaelD_OT @otalk It could be #OTalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk Guidance from our colleagues in supervision could be helpful but its a personal topic - everyone will feel differently. Our code of ethics and conduct gives us some guidance to keep 'professional relationships' but I think it mostly comes from experience and judgement #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @dmay_ot: @musedNeuroOT @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk That's why I finally adopted my husband's surname when I started training. Mine i… |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @OT_KateT @soleinj_ @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ lightening the mood works wonders! I think some tasteful humour always helps #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @kerri_schOT: @NickyP_OT @BethanyChitty @soleinj_ @HelenaAmos_OT @OTalk_ what a fab breakthrough! I think presenting yourself as an appr… |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot @Emmi88OT @alisonfwarren Totally agree with this! Would be difficult to make! #OTalk |
| Sophie Deakin @SophieD0T Believe self-disclosure can help clients to feel heard and listened to, as this requires fully engaging with them #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @RRenable: I’ve missed #otalk woops! I’ve noticed a rise in students disclosing their medical conditions etc to pts and although there a… |
| Rachael @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk I think that the meaning of self-disclosure is different for many. Until self-disclosure is defined concisely, it would be difficult to provide guidance. Many don’t realise that they’re self-disclosing - you can’t follow guidance if you don’t realise it’s relevant #OTalk |
| Lowri Hywel @lorsh78 @OTPlymouthUni @soleinj_ @otalk This. Absolutely! Ultimately we need to maintain boundaries within our therapeutic relationships. The skill is in judging when & what is appropriate to share with patients & when/what is not. Those who over share may be unaware; offering guidance & support could help.#otalk |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch @soleinj_ @otalk Guidance should already be provided at uni or work, like universal info not to share e.g. telephone no., address. However, conversation starters like football teams, music and food preferences should be fine. I guess it depends how you feel about sharing and where you work #OTalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan @soleinj_ @musedNeuroOT @RachaelD_OT @otalk My discomfort is about other professionals' opinions #otalk @OTPlymouthUni @PIELRes |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @BethanyChitty: @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk Guidance from our colleagues in supervision could be helpful but its a personal topic - eve… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @lorsh78: @OTPlymouthUni @soleinj_ @otalk This. Absolutely! Ultimately we need to maintain boundaries within our therapeutic relationshi… |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ 5mins left #OTalk any final thoughts? https://t.co/0wDGon8ycB |
| Cara Lawrence @caralawrence @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk I do really thinks it’s about you so you should be in control. I also think I have disclosed more as I have become more experienced #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @BethanyChitty: @BillWongOT @soleinj_ @otalk Guidance from our colleagues in supervision could be helpful but its a personal topic - eve… |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT @alisonfwarren I feel a project coming on! #OTalk |
| Nicky Phillips @NickyP_OT @soleinj_ @otalk I think it would be useful and another way of ensuring we're working safely and ethically. Possibly some guidance on how to consider risks associated with self-disclosure... it may include similar considerations to those mentioned in @theRCOT's embracing risk guidelines. #Otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @SophieD0T: Believe self-disclosure can help clients to feel heard and listened to, as this requires fully engaging with them #OTalk |
| Rachel OT 🌻 @_rachelOT @soleinj_ @otalk I have witnessed oversharing - becomes tricky when tensions are high - personal/childrens names used in threats & boundaries not there to cushion the blow. I feel disclosing comes later, when you recognise what level of disclosure is needed to build trust (or none at all) #OTalk |
| Lindsay Rook @LindsayOTPICU @soleinj_ @otalk Education & guidelines would be beneficial, although I would argue that confidence in making appropriate personal disclosures generally comes from observation of this being done skilfully (role modelling), feedback from those on the receiving end and experience. #OTalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @RachaelD_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk I think that the meaning of self-disclosure is different for many. Until self-disclosure is defined conci… |
| Dr Alison Warren @alisonfwarren Time for some research! #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @RachaelD_OT @otalk definitely agree. It has been inconsistently defined/debated within counselling and psychotherapy literature for several decades! #OTalk |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch @sarahwoodOT @soleinj_ @otalk Did your supervisor or colleagues help with this? #OTalk |
| Rachel Reece OT @RRenable Occ-YOU-pational therapy: there may be individuals with similar backgrounds, conditions, medications etc. however it’s all about what matters to your patient and making their treatment plan individual and tailored to them #OTalk #onesizedoesnotfitall |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @caralawrence: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk I do really thinks it’s about you so you should be in control. I also think I have disclosed m… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @LindsayOTPICU: @soleinj_ @otalk Education & guidelines would be beneficial, although I would argue that confidence in making appropriat… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @RRule_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk I have witnessed oversharing - becomes tricky when tensions are high - personal/childrens names used in thre… |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT @soleinj_ @otalk Possibly, as part of communication skills. Although I have learnt most through experience working as an OT, especially in mental health #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle We had a convo recently about clients being allowed to video sessions or not. Talk about self disclosure on record! Thoughts about that? #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @NickyP_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk I think it would be useful and another way of ensuring we're working safely and ethically. Possibly some gu… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 I think it depends on what they have disclosed #otalk |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @caralawrence @soleinj_ @otalk I agree. I always try to think whether sharing is gonna be helpful and beneficial to the person #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @caralawrence: @Emmi88OT @soleinj_ @otalk I do really thinks it’s about you so you should be in control. I also think I have disclosed m… |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT If you are lucky enough to be featured in public (e.g findable on YouTube), in a sense, you indirectly could be sign up for disclosure to general public and your potential patients can look you up. #otalk |
| OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni RT @NickyP_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk I think it would be useful and another way of ensuring we're working safely and ethically. Possibly some gu… |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 I often disclose to students I have dyslexia when they are struggling, but nothing something I would state in a lecture #Otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @KatrinaBannigan: @soleinj_ @musedNeuroOT @RachaelD_OT @otalk My discomfort is about other professionals' opinions #otalk @OTPlymouthUni… |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot RT @NickyP_OT: @soleinj_ @otalk I think it would be useful and another way of ensuring we're working safely and ethically. Possibly some gu… |
 | Inclusion.Me Ltd @InclusionMe Calling all OTs with housing experience looking for work in Haringey, Hillingdon, Thurrock & across London...Email info@inclusion.me.uk for details of flexible/regular work opportunities we have coming up immediately in the New Year #OTalk #OT https://t.co/x6AA6wpXxR |
| OT PlymouthUni @OTPlymouthUni RT @BillWongOT: If you are lucky enough to be featured in public (e.g findable on YouTube), in a sense, you indirectly could be sign up for… |
| Peter Warburton @PeerPietro @soleinj_ @otalk Yes some guidance would be good also training at uni using #peersupport staff to deliver, guide on what when etc, make it more acceptable & normal, we all know many OTs & students & MH staff who have lived experience & feel it makes them better at the role #OTalk #HillingdonPSWs |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Yep! You have to be comfortable sharing with the world when you do #Otalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 RT @RRenable: Occ-YOU-pational therapy: there may be individuals with similar backgrounds, conditions, medications etc. however it’s all ab… |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @sarahwoodOT @otalk Self-disclosure has come up a couple of times on #otalk It was certainly a key element of a supervision discussion on my paeds placement at the start of the year. It's not formally taught but is potentially better with some kind of context. |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT @RebeccaCrouch @soleinj_ @otalk Yes they did 😊 #OTalk |
| Sophie Deakin @SophieD0T Yes, as a student I think as I build experience I will also develop my judgement on self-disclosure #OTalk |
| Nicky Phillips @NickyP_OT @8alexisjoelle What setting do you work in? I think I'd feel uncomfortable with that but not sure I can pinpoint why! How did you feel about it? #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Ot comfortable with that at all, doesn’t feel safe #otalk |
 | Kirsty ‘Booksy’ Stanley 🧙🏻♀️🧛🏻♀️🧝🏻♀️📚🖋 @kirstyes RT @RRenable: Occ-YOU-pational therapy: there may be individuals with similar backgrounds, conditions, medications etc. however it’s all ab… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @PeerPietro: @soleinj_ @otalk Yes some guidance would be good also training at uni using #peersupport staff to deliver, guide on what wh… |
| Kate Tudor @OT_KateT @soleinj_ @otalk I think help with general self awareness, through supervision, would be good. We talk about physical personal space but we also need to have a good sense of our own emotional strengths and weaknesses to be able to share with others therpeutically #OTalk |
| Carolyn is an OT @CeeCeeOT @RRenable I love that! "OccYOUpational therapy". To me it reminds me of the therapeutic use of self #otalk |
| Rachel OT 🌻 @_rachelOT @soleinj_ @otalk It's a really mixed bag - some colleagues don't even like to talk about their lives with other colleagues in the office. The people they support don't even know their surname or age. But I find that people push boundaries and want to know more when people are very guarded #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ And that’s it the hour is up can we all thank @soleinj_ for a great chat tonight #otalk https://t.co/zQg75aEUJy |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT RT @OT_KateT: @soleinj_ @otalk I think help with general self awareness, through supervision, would be good. We talk about physical persona… |
| Sarah Wood @sarahwoodOT @8alexisjoelle I've experienced a patient covertly filming me in sessions and uploading it to YouTube. Although it shows openness I didn't feel comfortable with that at all, felt it crossed my personal boundaries #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ This is @OT_rach signing off, the transcript of tonight’s chat will be added to the blog in the next few days for you to read. #otalk |
| Dr Katrina Bannigan @KatrinaBannigan RT @OTalk_: And that’s it the hour is up can we all thank @soleinj_ for a great chat tonight #otalk https://t.co/zQg75aEUJy |
 | Lelanie @LelanieBrewer I’ve missed #otalk too & couldn’t agree more with you on the point below 👇 |
| Rachael @RachaelD_OT RT @OTalk_: And that’s it the hour is up can we all thank @soleinj_ for a great chat tonight #otalk https://t.co/zQg75aEUJy |
| Emmi D @Emmi88OT @OTalk_ @soleinj_ Thanks a lot! That was great! #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ This is the last #otalk of the year, so have an amazing Christmas and new year (for those that celebrate) and we will see you on Tuesday 8th January 2019 https://t.co/HgDByAwKyz |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Hospital. Critical time in the clients healthcare journey. I think it would not be safe for legal purposes. We have a policy that says no recording sessions, however clients like seeing progress and now with technology. #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @OTalk Well that flew by! Some great comments and thoughts. Thank you to all who joined in, hope the last hour has been interesting and thought-provoking! #OTalk |
| Nicky Phillips @NickyP_OT @OT_KateT @soleinj_ @otalk Maybe some expectation to include reflection on self-disclosure in CPD evidencing could encourage more thought around the topic #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @OTalk_: And that’s it the hour is up can we all thank @soleinj_ for a great chat tonight #otalk https://t.co/zQg75aEUJy |
| Sophie Deakin @SophieD0T Agree that more guidelines would be very helpful, but also wonder whether there may be a limit to their helpfulness - so much about self disclosure is about judging the context/situation at the time #OTalk |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle Sounds like they broke personal boundaries #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @NickyP_OT: @OT_KateT @soleinj_ @otalk Maybe some expectation to include reflection on self-disclosure in CPD evidencing could encourage… |
| Lelanie @LelanieBrewer Absolutely @8alexisjoelle #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer @margaretOT360 Great topic for tonight’s #Otalk so many different places to disclose students, educators, clients |
| Lowri Hywel @lorsh78 #otalk I’ll get the hang of this...hahaha |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle What’s joining the dots? #otalk |
| Jenny Wright @jwrightot Fab #otalk tonight hosted by @soleinj_ thanks so much, it’s really given me food for thought on self-disclosure! Looking forward to taking my thoughts to work for a bit of a conversation starter! |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch @sarahwoodOT @soleinj_ @otalk Phew! I'm still getting used to this myself. My colleagues have been so helpful in helping me navigate the what to say in different scenarios. #OTalk |
| Rachel OT 🌻 @_rachelOT @musedNeuroOT @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk I use psyedonyms on social media too, I have had messages from family members at 3am before I did this as my name is on care records as their keyworker #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @TanjaOT: Definitely...it’s about showing you are human - at the end of the day we’re all this huge community of people, each of us havi… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle RT @LelanieBrewer: Absolutely @8alexisjoelle #OTalk https://t.co/9mx7ZHFChL |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @sarahwoodOT: @soleinj_ @otalk I've found you can really offend someone by not disclosing sometimes, e.g. older people asking if you are… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @dmay_ot: #otalk I think this is critical https://t.co/FKVH9igBJE |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch @OTalk_ @soleinj_ Thanks to you both. Interesting discussion & lots of food for thought. Will talk to my colleagues about this tomorrow. #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT i was very late to the party but enjoyed tonight’s #otalk!!! very interesting topic 💚🎄 |
| Rachel OT 🌻 @_rachelOT @OTalk_ @soleinj_ Thank you @soleinj_ really great #otalk 😊 |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @RebeccaCrouch: @OTalk_ @soleinj_ Thanks to you both. Interesting discussion & lots of food for thought. Will talk to my colleagues abou… |
| ed sum 🏳️🌈 ❤🏴 @musedNeuroOT RT @RRule_OT: @musedNeuroOT @RachaelD_OT @soleinj_ @otalk I use psyedonyms on social media too, I have had messages from family members at… |
| Rebecca Crouch, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch @sarahwoodOT @8alexisjoelle How was the situation dealt with? (If you don't mind me asking) #OTalk |
| Lowri Hywel @lorsh78 @sarahwoodOT @8alexisjoelle Covert filming completely inappropriate; we wouldn’t record a patient without permission as completely unethical. Is there any way it could be removed from YouTube if you’re not comfortable and never gave permission? #otalk |
| Lelanie @LelanieBrewer Absolutely @HoneysuckleOt with the emphasis being on appropriate sharing #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @RRule_OT: @OTalk_ @soleinj_ Thank you @soleinj_ really great #otalk 😊 |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @jwrightot: Fab #otalk tonight hosted by @soleinj_ thanks so much, it’s really given me food for thought on self-disclosure! Looking for… |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ @jwrightot Glad you enjoyed it Jenny! thanks for joining us. would be great to hear what your colleagues think #OTalk |
| Rachel OT 🌻 @_rachelOT @soleinj_ @otalk Not qualified yet but we have prof boundaries training in my support role & discuss self disclosure. It's also within care plans as some people do persistently fire questions at new staff about every element of life (football teams, pets names, what time they have a nap!) #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @alisonfwarren: Time for some research! #otalk https://t.co/yXe1dmGise |
| Solei OT 🌻 @soleinj_ RT @alisonfwarren: I like @sarahwoodOT comment about talking to colleagues..good bit of guidance to get started and ask clients what they t… |
| Alexis @8alexisjoelle It’s always good to be informed. Experience will do that really fast for us #otalk |
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