TPC Journal V8, Issue 2 - FULL ISSUE

122 The Professional Counselor | Volume 8, Issue 2 Table 2 Reasons for Intentional Nondisclosure Reasons n (%) Examples 1. Impression Management 13 (19.7%) Concerned about evaluations by those who supervise my supervisors. Fear of looking bad or being perceived as not being a good counselor. [Supervisor] might pass judgment because I can’t possibly know what I’m talking about being only an intern. I worried she will think I’m unprofessional or not trust me with future clients. 2. Negative Feelings 8 (12.1%) Poor self-confidence. Fear of rejection. Embarrassment, inferiority felt with supervisor. 3. Supervisor Not Competent 8 (12.1%) I see the way she counsels clients and I know she thinks taking time to establish rapport and positive therapeutic relationships is not always necessary. Everyone in the office says she is burnt-out and I want to be more compassionate. 4. Perceived Unimportant 8 (12.1%) I did not feel it was necessary. I was running late to class and I didn’t consult with her because she was in a session with a client so I figured I’d tell her the next day. 5. Deference 6 (9.1%) I did not feel like it would be taken well, and that I am only an intern and should not correct her. Didn’t want to hurt/upset her or burn a professional relationship. 6. Poor Alliance with Supervisor 5 (7.6%) The power differential. She berated me in supervision to the point of tears. I feel unsafe with her and our clinical styles contrast. I knew she would make me feel inferior. 7. Supervisor Agenda 4 (6.1%) I thought he would immediately notify people in charge. Knowing my supervisor would want to tell [client’s] mother. 8. Political Suicide 4 (6.1%) I want to get hired where I’m working and I don’t feel . . . safe during supervision. It’s a small practice and I have to share a wall with this offender every day. 9. Did Not Want to Harm Client or Confidentiality Concerns 4 (6.1%) I didn’t want to put client in a bad situation. That student was not positive of her status and was not in any danger. Revealing her secret at that point would have damaged the relationship. Confidentiality issues. 10. Too Personal 3 (4.5%) It was too personal. I didn’t want to talk about my grief. 11. Pointlessness 1 (1.5%) Thought that was between student and personal physician. 12. Consulted with Another Supervisor 1 (1.5%) Other supervisor suggestions. 13. Issues with Other Professionals in Supervision Setting 1 (1.5%) The teacher expressed frustration. Hopes to prevent future conflict. Note. Not all categories and reasons from Ladany et al. (1996) were present in this sample, and three new reasons emerged: (a) did not want to harm client or confidentiality concerns, (b) consulted with another supervisor, and (c) issues with other professionals in supervision setting.