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2. Kessler, S. (1992). Psychological aspects of genetic counseling. VII. Thoughts on directiveness. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 1, 9–17. [Discusses advantages and limitations of directiveness in genetic counseling.]
3. Kessler, S. (1997). Psychological aspects of genetic counseling. X. Advanced counseling techniques. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 6, 379–392. [Provides specific examples from genetic counseling and points out certain considerations and cautions in using self-referent interventions.]
4. Lippman, A. (1999). Embodied knowledge and making sense of prenatal diagnosis. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 8, 255–274. [Offers important perspectives for the prenatal session that may be relevant for other types of genetic counseling as well.]
5. McCarthy, P., Oakes, L. (1998). Blank screen or open book? A reminder about balancing self-disclosure in psychotherapy. Voices: The Art and Science of Psychotherapy, 34, 60–68. [Offers practical suggestions for counselor use of self-disclosure and discusses strengths and limitations of this type of counselor intervention.]