As an aspiring clinical health psychologist, I increasingly realize the value of self-analysis. Conducting a periodic self-evaluation is a healthy activity as I evaluate my current state and where I want to be. Clinical psychologists expend emotional and physical energy while helping others. Sometimes the daily grind of work and the stress that accompanies the job can exhaust the clinical health psychologist both mentally and physically. Professionals cannot provide for clients if their needs are not met. Counselors of all theoretical orientations identify their engagement in personal therapy with another professional as one of the most critical components to maintaining their professional balance and effectiveness (Orlinsky, Schofield, Schroder, & Kazantzis, 2011). The personal dispositions and behaviors that affect my mental and physical health are evident. First, I have a tendency to be task oriented. This is a great quality when working on a PhD, but not always good for relaxing and enjoying time with my family. Secondly, my mind never seems to turn off. Sometimes, I put a lot of effort into difficult clients as I try to help them overcome their difficulties and solve their problems. While my level of involvement is not inappropriate and I don't feel like I have to fix the client, the level of emotional energy expended may not be appropriate outside of a session. Both of these personal attributes can create stress in my professional and personal life. life. Additionally, my husband and I have six children. The eldest has mental health issues, and although she lives alone, there are daily phone calls and regular visits to the emergency room when her medication levels are out of balance. My youngest son... middle of paper... I discuss my politics with them. For me, the questions I ask when considering any type of self-disclosure are (1) does it help my client, (2) can it harm my client, and (3) what are the negative repercussions that could result from the disclosure? Because self-disclosure is rarely beneficial to a client, the answer to these three questions is usually “no.” References Orlinsky, D. E., Schofield, M. J., Schroder, T., & Kazantzis, N. (2011). Psychotherapists' use of personal therapy: A practice review and new study. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 67(8), 828-842. doi:10.1002/jclp.20821 Taylor, L., McMinn, M. R., Bufford, R. K., & Chang, K. T. (2010). Psychologists' attitudes and ethical concerns regarding the use of social networking websites. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 41(2), 153-159. doi:10.1037/a0017996