The relationship between trainee therapist traits with the use of self-disclosure and immediacy in psychotherapy.

The goal of the present study was to explore how self-disclosure (SD) and immediacy relate to trainee therapists' personal characteristics. A prospective multitrait multimethod assessment approach was utilized to assess a wide range of trainee characteristics at the beginning of graduate school. Results showed a significant, positive relationship between trainee interpersonal problems and SD for trainees ( = 33) in their third psychotherapy session with their first patient.

Self-report of drinking compared to objective markers of alcohol consumption.

Background: The validity of self-report data is an area of continuing concern in the substance abuse treatment field. It is uncertain how well self-report of alcohol relapse corresponds with more objective indices.

Methods: We compared the self-report of alcohol relapse to collateral reports and biological indices of relapse.