Self-of-the-therapist work : A balance between removing restraints and identifying resources

Proposes that self-of-the-therapist work is most productive when therapists and supervisors approach family of origin issues and historical life events in a balanced way. Suggests that they move to an approach that liberates restraints posed by self-of-the-therapist issues, while accessing resources available to therapists because of the same issues. This is a shift from the primarily restraint focus that has dominated self-of-the-therapist work. Includes guidelines on how to create safety and balance, as well as practical examples, drawing on their own experience. (Original abstract - amended)