1. What are your thoughts about using empathic self-disclosure with clients? Do you have any concerns or reservations about using this skill? How might multicultural issues affect your use of self-disclosure with clients?

2. What is your impression of the guidelines for giving clients empathic feedback (e.g., concrete and specific, lean and precise)? Which of these guidelines might be challenging for you when applying this skill in your practice?

3. Discuss the importance of genuineness and authenticity when using self-disclosure and feedback. How do you feel about the idea of consciously influencing the direction of the interview?