Person Centred Theory: Rogerian Approach To Counseling
Contents
Introduction 2
Person Centred Therapy 2
Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR) 3
Empathy 4
Congruence 5
Conclusion 5
REFERENCES 6
Bibliography 6
“Person Centred Theory/Values, my understanding”
Introduction
Person Centred Theory is also known as Rogerian Therapy and is based on the theories of Carl Rogers. Rogers theorized that each person is motivated by an actualizing tendency, a force that drives us to reach our maximum potential physically, spiritually and emotionally (Noel, 2013).
Rogers strongly believed that in order for a client’s condition to improve, therapists should be warm, genuine and understanding. The starting point of the Rogerian approach to counselling and psychotherapy is best stated by Rogers himself: …show more content…
It recognizes that achieving potential requires favourable conditions and that under adverse conditions; individuals may well not grow and develop in the ways that they otherwise could (Mulhauser, 2011).
In my own understanding, Rogers believed in the power of each of us to heal ourselves; by discovering our own capabilities and so doing, we are able to find solutions to problems that plague us.
In this essay, I shall discuss the meaning of Person Centred Therapy and the three basic principles of Carl Roger’s humanistic therapy, which
Introduction 2
Person Centred Therapy 2
Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR) 3
Empathy 4
Congruence 5
Conclusion 5
REFERENCES 6
Bibliography 6
“Person Centred Theory/Values, my understanding”
Introduction
Person Centred Theory is also known as Rogerian Therapy and is based on the theories of Carl Rogers. Rogers theorized that each person is motivated by an actualizing tendency, a force that drives us to reach our maximum potential physically, spiritually and emotionally (Noel, 2013).
Rogers strongly believed that in order for a client’s condition to improve, therapists should be warm, genuine and understanding. The starting point of the Rogerian approach to counselling and psychotherapy is best stated by Rogers himself: …show more content…
It recognizes that achieving potential requires favourable conditions and that under adverse conditions; individuals may well not grow and develop in the ways that they otherwise could (Mulhauser, 2011).
In my own understanding, Rogers believed in the power of each of us to heal ourselves; by discovering our own capabilities and so doing, we are able to find solutions to problems that plague us.
In this essay, I shall discuss the meaning of Person Centred Therapy and the three basic principles of Carl Roger’s humanistic therapy, which